Getting the right support and advice at the right time is pivotal for setting young people up for a healthy adulthood. But right now, young people are navigating more obstacles than ever before and are too often overlooked in decision-making that impacts their lives and their futures.
As we approach the next General Election, we are calling on all political parties to pledge to take three steps to ensure all young people can stay afloat and safely ride the waves on their journey into adulthood.
We need the next Government to prioritise prevention and early intervention to address the social, health and economic factors shaping young people's lives and wellbeing. At the core of this approach must be widespread recognition of young people’s experience and expertise in the changes needed to protect the mental health and wellbeing of current and future generations.
Together with our member services and the young people they work with, we call on political parties to commit to changes that see:
- Young people in all local communities able to access advice and counselling services
- Mental health support that meets young people's needs and rights
- A fair plan for young people in social welfare policy and decision making
“This is the chance and now is the time to seize it!”
Youth Advisors, Kyra and Ryan
