Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth

The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) track young people as they move from school into further study, work and other destinations. It uses large, nationally representative samples of young people to collect information about education and training, work, and social development.

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16 Jun 2021

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GENERATION Z: IMPACT OF COVID-19

Using findings from the LSAY 2020 interviews, we explore how engagement with study and work have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic

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ACCESS THE LATEST DATA FROM THE Y15 2020 INTERVIEWS

Data collected from the Y15 2020 (wave 6) interviews are now available. Apply to access the LSAY data from the ADA Dataverse.

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LSAY RESOURCES UPDATED

Our data products and resources have been updated to include information from the Y15 2020 (wave 6) interviews

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The 2021 survey is now open

The 2021 survey is now open and we want to hear from you. Complete yours today.

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LINKED NAPLAN DATA UPDATED

LSAY data linked to the National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) now include records for recently consenting respondents…

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.

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GENERATION Z: LIFE DURING COVID-19

This infographic brings together information from LSAY participants who commenced the program when they were 15 years old in 2015. Using findings from their 2020 interviews, we look at their engagement with study and work and how these have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We also explore how COVID-19 has affected their living arrangements, finances and mental health.

Study

Of those studying, 5% put their study on hold due to COVID-19

Work

Of those employed, more than 1 in 5 were receiving JobKeeper

Living arrangements

1 in 6 changed their housing circumstances due to COVID-19

Health

23% were likely to have a serious mental health illness

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Generation Z: impact of COVID-19

Using findings from the LSAY 2020 interviews, we explore how engagement with study and work have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic

Read more

Access the latest data from the Y15 2020 interviews

Data collected from the Y15 2020 (wave 6) interviews are now available. Apply to access the LSAY data from the ADA Dataverse.

Read more

The 2021 survey is now open.

Last year your responses shaped important decisions about young Australians. This year, let’s keep things moving!

Read more