What is U-Report?
- U-Report is a digital platform for youth that asks poll questions to get their perspectives on issues and decisions that affect them. It is an opportunity for young people to be part of the change they want to see in Australia and speak out on issues that matter to them.
- UNICEF Australia develops poll topics and questions in collaboration with the U-Report Australia Steering Committee and Youth Ambassadors. Previous poll topics have included climate change, mental health, digital wellbeing, and gender equality.
- U-Report Australia is free, confidential, and open to anyone ages 16-24.
- There are more than 28 million U-Reporters in 95 countries. Join the community!
Who is U-Report Australia run by?
- U-Report Australia is run by UNICEF Australia, with support from our Steering Committee members and Young Ambassadors. UNICEF Australia would like to extend our gratitude to our Young Ambassadors, and our Steering Committee members
What is the impact?
- U-Report Australia influences UNICEF Australia’s work through our domestic advocacy program. Results are used in our advocacy with government and policy-makers as well as in various reports and presentations, and UNICEF Australia shares young people’s opinions widely with our network.
- Results from U-Report polls will help create social, political, and legislative change for young people in Australia.
- Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, young people have the right to give their opinions freely on issues and adults are required to listen and take them seriously. U-Report provides an opportunity for decision-makers to hear directly from young people in Australia, and for young people to have a say in the issues that are important to them.
How do you protect young people’s privacy?
- Your right to privacy is important to us.
- U-Report is anonymous and confidential. We will never ask you for your full name, email, address, school name, parents’ names, credit card number, or social security number. Only U-Report Australia administrators can see your responses, and we only share a summary of collected data. Individual answers are sometimes used as quotes in reports and presentations, but any identifying information is removed.
- U-Report is voluntary. You can opt out of participating in any polls. You can withdraw your participation in U-Report Australia at any time by messaging ‘Quit’.
Can I contact U-Report Australia?
- You can contact U-Report at youthengagement@unicef.org.au
- Contacting us directly through U-Report Australia is not recommended, because it is not designed for two-way communication or providing direct support services to young people. U-Report Australia cannot be responsible for information received through the platform that we have not requested.
