Our Goal
Young South Australians feel confident to explore their personal potential and to access opportunities and supports regardless of race, age, gender identity, location or ability.
What we know
The South Australian youth population is enormously diverse. Of our 265,565 young people[4], 36,000 were born outside of Australia[4], 8,730 identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander[4], 53,000 live in regional areas[4], and 24,000 are living with disability[5], 11% are of diverse sexual orientation, sex or gender identity[6] and 11% are carers[7].
We want all young South Australians to feel confident to explore their personal aspirations and to develop their potential through fair access to opportunities. We want all young South Australians to be fully engaged socially and economically. And we want to provide all young South Australians with access to quality and reliable supports when they are facing challenges, and with services and systems that are easy to navigate.
There are many initiatives in South Australia that support young people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Examples include:
- Providing support for families and keeping children safe through the Safe and Well Plan
- Reducing the barriers faced by young people living with disability through the State Disability Inclusion Plan
- Engaging with LGBTIQA+ communities through Roundtables, LGBTIQA+ Youth Small Grants and the development of a Statewide LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Plan
Strong Futures Project 2
Young people told us that investing in young people living in regional South Australia was a priority
Action
Develop practical actions that support social and economic outcomes for young people in regional South Australia
For example, projects informed by regional young people and stakeholders that fit in the context of their regional communities
Lead
Dept. of Human Services and Dept. for Innovation and Skills
Strong Futures Project 3
Young people told us that investing in young people living in regional South Australia was a priority
Action
Invest in the capacity of youth services to deliver high quality services to young people, including in regional South Australia
For example, training opportunities for service providers such as trauma responsive practices
Lead
Dept. of Human Services
Strong Futures Project 4
Young people told us that learning from, and engaging with, Aboriginal communities is a priority
Action
Grow opportunities for young people to engage in intercultural understanding and respect for the histories, cultures and languages of Aboriginal communities
Lead
Dept. of Human Services, Dept. for Education and Dept. of the Premier and Cabinet (Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation)
Strong Futures
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