Stop asking young SA people to ‘wait their turn’

There are over 277,000 young people aged 12 to 24 across South Australia, just over a quarter of a million people making up 15 per cent of our state’s population.

But this figure is more than just a convenient statistic for a spreadsheet; it is a visualisation of the immense potential, impact, and diverse stories of our generation.

Young South Australians come from all walks of life.

We don’t all come from Australia; we don’t all speak the same language or come from the same social circumstances. We possess vastly different skills, abilities, and personal identities.

Yet, despite these differences, we share a singular, driving aspiration: that one day, we will play a defining role in determining our state’s future.

We want to be the architects of a South Australia that is more resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking, not just for ourselves, but for the generations yet to emerge.

We aren’t looking for a handout, but rather a level playing field where our hard work translates into the same security enjoyed by those who came before us.

As we enter SA Youth Week 2026, it is time for us, as a community, to be bold.

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