The pressures of being queer and young

This poster summarises data from the 2021 Australian Youth Barometer. Just over one in five young people who participated in the Youth Barometer survey self-identified as a member of the queer community. Their responses provide us with insight into the strengths of queer young people and the disproportionate challenges they face in contemporary Australian society. Queer young people can have markedly different experiences of belonging and inclusion in their education. Too many young people face barriers to queer-friendly health and mental health support.