New ARACY Report Card

The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth report card, released this month, examined the concerns of 3700 young people and families young people, comparing how Australia ranks against other developed countries in terms of youth wellbeing.  Australian young people rank in the top third of OECD countries in tertiary qualifications, low smoking rates and community participation. But they are only in the middle band when it comes to teen pregnancy, dental decay, overweight and obesity, youth suicide and cannabis use. Australia is in the bottom third of countries for child abuse deaths, infant mortality, preschool participation and income equality.

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Source: AYAC news 28/3