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2025

2025 Federal Election Priorities
14 April 2025

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.  

2024

(Plain Text) TYF 2024 Housing Report for Young People
02 October 2024

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.

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2024 Housing Report
02 October 2024

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. 

(Plain Text) TYF 2024 Housing Report
02 October 2024

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. 

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2024 Housing Report for Young People
02 October 2024

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.

South East Youth Engagement Project Consultation Report
18 April 2024

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. 

South East Youth Engagement Project Report for Young People
18 April 2024

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

2023

TYF2023 Mental Wellbeing and Resilience Report
18 December 2023

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

Pathways to Adulthood Consultation Report
09 November 2023

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. 

Pathways to Adulthood Report for Young People
09 November 2023

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

Youth Transitions Discussion Paper for Young People (plain text)
08 November 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. 

Youth Transitions Discussion Paper for Young People (digital)
08 November 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. 

Becoming an adult: the experience of young Tasmanians today
01 November 2023

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. 

Tasmanian Youth Story Consultation Report 2023
04 September 2023

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...
04 September 2023

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: A Review of Literature
01 June 2023

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
17 May 2023

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.

2022

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2022 - Snapshot for Young People
29 November 2022

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

YNOT Tasmanian Youth Forum 2022 'I am Me' Report
15 November 2022

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

Young People and Gambling Consultation Snapshot
04 October 2022

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

Young People and Gambling Consultation Report
28 September 2022

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

2021

TYF 2021 - A Report on Young People's Ideas and Solutions for Transport in Tasmania
14 October 2021

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2021 Transport consultation report.

TYF 2021 - Transport 'Zine for Young People (printable)
14 October 2021

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

TYF 2021 - Transport 'Zine for Young People (digital)
14 October 2021

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

Tasmanian Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy Consultation Report
30 June 2021

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.

TYF 2020 - Building a Better Tasmania for Young People Report
18 February 2021

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

TYF 2020 - What young people said about 'Building a Better Tasmania for Young People'
18 February 2021

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

2020

COVID-19 Recovery: Ideas and Solutions from Young People
29 July 2020

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. 

YNOT COVID-19 Survey Summary 2020
25 May 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.

2019

TYF 2019 - Your Online Environment Report
31 October 2019

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2019 Your Online Environment Report.

YNOT Overview of 2019-20 Tasmanian State Budget
23 May 2019

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. 

Panel with the Pollies - Senator J Duniam response
05 April 2019

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

Federal Budget for Young People
03 April 2019

What does the Federal Budget mean for young Australians?

Panel with the Pollies - Ben McGregor
03 April 2019

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

Panel With The Pollies - Results
23 March 2019

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

2018

TYF 2018 - Health and Wellbeing Report
31 October 2018

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2018 Health and Wellbeing Report.

2017

TYF 2017 - Technology Report
31 October 2017

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2017 Technology Report.

TYF 2016 - Respectful Relationships and Family Violence Report (2017)
31 May 2017

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2016 Respectful Relationships and Family Violence Report.

2016

TYF 2016 - Housing and Homelessness Report
30 November 2016

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2016 Housing and Homelessness Report.

TYF 2015 - Learning and Education Report (2016)
30 April 2016

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2015 Learning and Education Report.

2015

TYF 2015 - Mental Health Matters
30 June 2015

Tasmanian Youth Forum 2015 Mental Health Matters Report.

Youth Participation and Leadership: Organisation Resource
26 June 2015

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

Youth Participation and Leadership: Youth Resource
26 June 2015

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

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