Australian Youth Digital Index 2025

Telstra Foundation

Wallis Social Research is conducting this research on behalf of the Telstra Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Telstra.

The purpose of the research is to gather insights on the digital experiences and needs of young Australians and give them a platform to have their say when it comes to how digital technology is impacting their lives.

When is the research being conducted?

The survey is being conducted from 4 August 2025 and will run until 25 September 2025.

How long will the research take?

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete.

How do I take part?

You should have received a letter from Wallis Social Research inviting you to participate in the survey online via a QR code. If so, you can complete the survey if you are:

- Aged between 15 and 24 – you can fill out this survey directly

- Aged 14 – you can fill out this survey directly with permission from your parent or guardian

- A parent or guardian of someone aged between 8 and 13 – you can fill out this survey with or on your child’s behalf.

If you received an invitation but would prefer to do the survey over the phone, please contact Wallis on 1800 WALLIS (925 547) and quote the ID Number from your letter and the Project Reference Number 5166.

Who can I contact if I have any questions?

If you would like further information or have any queries about the research, you can call Wallis on 1800 WALLIS (925 547) and quote your:

- ID Number: Located at the top right hand side of your letter

- and the Project Reference Number: 5166

Who is the Telstra Foundation?

For over two decades, Telstra has funded a small ‘youth and tech” social impact investment unit called the Telstra Foundation with the goal to support young people to thrive in their connected world. The Foundation works with leading community stakeholders to improve children and young peoples’ online safety and wellbeing, their digital skills and their access to essential digital services. To read more about our plans, our team and our partners, visit www.telstrafoundation.com.

About the Australian Youth Digital Index

The Australian Youth Digital Index project aims to identify and monitor the key drivers, issues, and opportunities that relate to young people’s relationships with digital technology. The research draws on both quantitative and qualitative data on young people’s digital lives, their attitudes, behaviours, perceptions, and experiences. The Australian Youth Digital Index is built on responses across more than 50 core questions and is based on a similar Index devised by UK domain name registry group Nominet.