Mental health concerns resulting from COVID-19 was the top concern for females,
males, and transgender or gender diverse aged 5-10 years and all those aged
18‑25 years; males and transgender or gender diverse aged 11-14 years; those in
cities and inner regional areas; and those aged 18-25 years from CALD backgrounds.
Education impacts was the top concern for females and transgender or gender diverse
aged 11-14 years; females, males, and transgender or gender diverse aged 15-17
years; and those in outer regional and remote areas.
The top concern for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
was changes to essential services and supports.
The top COVID-19 concern for CALD children and young people aged 11-14 and 15-17
was impacts on family life.
The top concern for transgender or gender diverse aged 18-25 years was fear of
contracting COVID-19.
Top 5 concerns of those aged 5-10 years by gender
30
30
25
21
20
19
18
17
14
15
11
10
10
7
7
5
1
0
0
Mental health
concerns resulting
from COVID-19
Impacts on
family life
Females
0
Education impacts
Males
0
Social isolation
0
Fear of someone
else contracting
COVID-19
Transgender or gender diverse
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