Appendix W: The Wallis Social Research Podcast: The Digital Lives of Young Australians (with The Telstra Foundation)

In the newest episode of Appendix W, the Wallis Social Research podcast, Anthony Frosh speaks with Jackie Coates, CEO of the Telstra Foundation, about the Australian Youth Digital Index 2024, a comprehensive look at how young Australians engage with the digital world.They discuss how the digital landscape is evolving for young people, key findings on inclusion and online safety, and whether concerns about technology overuse are justified. Jackie also shares insights on AI and digital literacy, mental health resources, and what’s next for the Telstra Foundation’s research.

To find out more about the Australian Youth Digital Index, visit the website at: https://australianyouthdigitalindex.com/

Unwind your mind with Mello, the free mental health app designed by Orygen Digital to give you effective relief from stuck thinking - the root cause of anxiety and depression. More information about the Mello mental health app can be found at: https://www.mello.org.au/

PROJECT ROCKIT and Telstra Foundation are partnering to deliver youth-focused digital wellbeing programs to 30,000 young people across Australia over the next three years. Nominate your school: https://www.projectrockit.com.au/

Visit ReachOut: https://au.reachout.com/

Follow Telstra Foundation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/telstra-foundation/

See what Telstra Foundatin is up to online: https://telstrafoundation.com/

This episode is edited by Shalini Sen. Marketing is the domain of Sarah Guy.