Research and resources

The development and implementation of the Youth Jobs Strategy is informed by an examination of existing research and previous consultation undertaken both locally and nationally, including:

Emergent Adulthood: Review of Literature (PDF) – University of Tasmania, commissioned by the Youth Network of Tasmania

Tasmanian Youth Story and Consultation Report (PDF) – Brand Tasmania, The20, and Youth Network of Tasmania

It Takes a Tasmanian Village: Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and Consultation Report

Mission Australia Youth Survey

Over to you… Discussion Paper on Australia’s youth engagement strategy – Office for Youth, Australian Government

Engage! A strategy to include young people in the decisions we make – Office for Youth, Australian Government

We have also commissioned new research and evaluation to strengthen our evidence base for a strategy that delivers both short-term, practical actions, and a framework for systems and policy reform that is achievable and sustainable:

Unlocking Tasmania's Youth Potential: A Focus on Engagement, Skills, and Economic Growth (PDF 1.7 MB) - labour market analysis highlighting the economic and social benefits of improved youth participation in education, training and employment.

Careers Guidance in Tasmania – Scan of Key Settings (PDF 2.1 MB) – Peter Underwood Centre, University of Tasmania

Pathways to Participation: A Behavioural Science Review of Young People’s Engagement in Education, Employment and Training – Tasmanian Behavioural Lab, University of Tasmania