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Indicator:

Children and young people develop skills for an independent life

Measures:

Participating in volunteering

Participating in community support groups

 

Participating in volunteering

THIS FORCES THE TABS TO CLOSE INITIALLY

In 2024, 60.7% of Year 4 to Year 10 SA students (from all school sectors) felt connected to adults at their school (61.4% in 2019).

Data Source: Wellbeing and Engagement Collection, Australia

Data for all children and young people

The percentage of young people (15-19 years) participating in volunteering was 16.5% in 2021, down from 22.5% in 2016 (14.9% in 2021 and 21.9% in 2016 nationally).

Data Source: ABS, Census

Data for Aboriginal children and young people

The percentage of young Aboriginal people (15-19 years) participating in volunteering was 9.0% in 2021 (14.3% in 2016).
Nationally, 9.8% participated in volunteering in 2021 (14.7% in 2016).

Data Source: ABS, Census

Background and Rationale

Participating in community support groups

THIS FORCES THE TABS TO CLOSE INITIALLY

In 2024, 60.7% of Year 4 to Year 10 SA students (from all school sectors) felt connected to adults at their school (61.4% in 2019).

Data Source: Wellbeing and Engagement Collection, Australia

Data for all children and young people

Data for Aboriginal children and young people

Background and Rationale