Study update – Issue 2

Hello! Lisa Mundy here, the Project Lead for the Growing Up in Australia study at the Australian Institute of Family Studies. I have been part of the study for the past year and am so excited to continue to lead such an incredibly important project.

We have had some exciting developments since our last Study Update, including the release of some new study findings, we call ‘snapshots’. The Growing Up in Australia Snapshot Series is made up of brief and accessible summaries of policy-relevant research findings. These snapshots use Growing Up in Australia data to highlight important topics such as teenagers’ experiences of discrimination, and adolescents combining school and part‑time employment. 

In this issue of the Study Update we have included a recent snapshot for you to read: The link between video gaming and gambling.
You can read the full report on this and all other topics on the Growing Up in Australia website. 

As we head towards the 20th year of the study, we reflect on how grateful we are to you and your family’s continued support and contribution. Your input into this important study continues to inform researchers and policy makers about young Australian’s experiences of life in this country. We look forward to this next chapter as we learn more about your journey to adulthood and beyond.

With many thanks,
Dr Lisa Mundy