Through direct engagement with major parties and candidates, YNOT has sought to clarify their policy positions on our key election priorities and secure commitments that will improve outcomes for young Tasmanians and support the long-term sustainability of the community services sector.

YNOT’s Youth Advisory Council, along with young Tasmanians in general, is urging all candidates and political parties to pledge their commitment to taking strong and decisive action to enhance the health and wellbeing of young people in Tasmania.  

A plain text, youth-friendly version of the Tasmanian Youth Forum 2024 Housing Report. What young people told us they need to access and keep a safe, affordable and appropriate home.

Young people’s views on housing in Tasmania and their recommendations for ensuring all young people have access to a safe, appropriate, and affordable home. 

A plain-text version of the TYF report on young people’s views on housing in Tasmania and their recommendations for ensuring all young people have access to a safe, appropriate, and affordable home. 

A youth-friendly version of the Tasmanian Youth Forum 2024 Housing Report. What young people told us they need to access and keep a safe, affordable and appropriate home.

What would make the South East a better place for young people to live? This is the question posed to young people aged 12-19 years and service providers in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Sorell and Tasman Local Government Areas between January and March 2024. The report presents key findings and recommendations, and is envisaged that this report will inform the development of new initiatives and maximise existing resources throughout the South East to support increased participation of young people in the region. 

A summary report for young people developed in collaboration with the South East Youth Engagement Project Youth Advisory Group. 

Tasmanian Youth Forum (TYF) 2023 Mental Wellbeing and Resilience consultation report.

The 2023 Pathways to Adulthood consultation was undertaken to understand the experiences of young Tasmanians 18-25 years as they transition into adulthood and independence. This report presents feedback received from young Tasmanians, including the challenges and opportunities they face as young adults, the priority areas they want addressed, and their ideas and solutions that could make this pathway to adulthood smoother. 

A youth-friendly version of the Pathways to Adulthood Consultation Report 2023. 

The Youth Transitions Discussion Paper - Becoming an adult: the experience of young Tasmanians today - presents some of the key challenges and opportunities young adults face as they start this exciting, but sometimes overwhelming, journey into adulthood. 

The Youth Transitions Discussion Paper - Becoming an adult: the experience of young Tasmanians today - presents some of the key challenges and opportunities young adults face as they start this exciting, but sometimes overwhelming, journey into adulthood. 

Tasmanians are invited to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions about how young people 18-25 years can be better supported as they transition to adulthood and independence. This Discussion Paper and Consultation Process builds on what we learnt and heard through a review of academic literature, mapping of existing programs and policies, and feedback from young people and stakeholders working in community, youth and government sectors. 

The Tasmanian Youth Story project set out to capture the unique experiences of what it is like being a young person 18-25 years living in Tasmania — the good and the bad. This report shares the key findings from 98 one-on-one interviews that unearthed the story of young Tasmanians. The story it tells will help decision-makers better understand what young people want from Tasmania, making it a fairer and finer place for everyone.

The Tasmanian Youth Story shares the unique experiences of what it's like being a young person living in Tasmania — the good and the bad. The story it tells will help decision-makers better understand what young people want from Tasmania, making it a fairer and finer place for everyone. Further information regarding the consultation methodology and findings are reported separately.

Emergent Adulthood: Review of Literature integrates academic literature to better understand the general challenges and experiences of young people between the ages of 18-25 years in Tasmania today. It identifies transition points that may be applied to map current social policy and programs in our State. This important piece of work, commissioned by YNOT, was produced by University of Tasmania multi-disciplinary researchers from the Tasmanian Behavioural Lab and the Peter Underwood Centre.

Tasmania's Community Services Cost Indexation Report 2022 - A report calling for appropriate investment in Tasmania's community services industry from the Tasmanian Network of Peaks.

1-page overview of the results of the Tasmanian Youth Forum 2022 for Young People

The 2022 Tasmanian Youth Forum Consultation Report - 'I am me' Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

Young People and Gambling one-page Snapshot (For Young People)

What young people aged 12-18 think about Gambling in Tasmania. June 2022

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2021 Transport consultation report.

What young people aged 12-25 years have to say about transport in Tasmania. Printable version. 

What young people aged 12-25 years have to say about transport in Tasmania. Digital version. 

The Tasmanian Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy Consultation Report is compiled from information gathered from more than 280 young people aged 12-25 years at 11 workshops held statewide between 1 December 2020 and 15 February 2021. This Report was produced in collaboration between YNOT and the Mental Health Council of Tasmania and will be used to further inform the Tasmanian Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and Framework.

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2020 Building a Better Tasmania for Young People Report.

What young people had to say about what they think is needed to build a better Tasmania for young people and their communities. 

YNOT invited young Tasmanians aged 12-25 years to share their experiences of COVID-19 as well as their ideas and solutions for the social and economic recovery of Tasmania. The survey was open from 18 June to 6 July 2020. 

The Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT) asked young Tasmanians aged 12-25 years to have their say about COVID-19, the good and the bad, to hear how they are being impacted by this global pandemic. The survey was open from 15 April to 5 May 2020.

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2019 Your Online Environment Report.

YNOT attended the 2019 Budget Community Lock-up before the release of the 2019-2020 Liberal State Government Budget to provide an overview of the projected investment in young people and the Tasmanian youth sector. 

ustralian Federal Liberal Senator the Hon. Jonathon Duniam response to 'overtime' questions raised at the Hobart Panel with the Pollies event. 

What does the Federal Budget mean for young Australians?

Australian Federal Labor candidate Ben McGregor response to 'overtime' questions raised at the Hobart Panel with the Pollies event. 

Young people had their voices heard on a range of issues - Launceston, Burnie and Hobart.

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2018 Health and Wellbeing Report.

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2017 Technology Report.

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2016 Respectful Relationships and Family Violence Report.

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2016 Housing and Homelessness Report.

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2015 Learning and Education Report.

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2015 Mental Health Matters Report.

YNOT's guide and considerations to actively involve young people to increase their engagement and participation in organisations. 

YNOT's guide and considerations for young people to increase engagement and participation in organisations.