Understanding youth transitions
The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) is a study that follows young Australians over 10 years, from their mid-teens to mid-twenties, as they move through school to further study, work and beyond.
Did you know?
Here's just a few of the things we've learnt through LSAY.
Age 15
Your current reading level plays a big part in whether you finish Year 12.
Age 19
You're more likely to still be living with your parents than ever before.
Age 22
There's a 1 in 4 chance you're experiencing moderate to high levels of financial stress.
Age 25
Full-time jobs are getting harder to find, but part-time and casual jobs can lead to more opportunities.
Latest News
Our 2016 survey is now closed
Stay tuned! We'll be in touch around mid-year with details on this year's survey.
Read more$100 gift card recipients announced
Thanks to everyone that took part in our 2016 survey, and congratulations to the lucky recipients of the $100 gift cards. A full list of recipients is available here.
Read more2015 data available
Data collected from the 2015 interviews for the Y06 and Y09 cohorts are now available. Access to the data is free via a formal request and registration process.
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