Youth Transitioning to Work Survey 2026

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Wallis, on behalf of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (the department), will be conducting quantitative research that will inform its evaluation of the Transition to Work (TtW) program. The study will focus on the program’s appropriateness, efficiency, and overall effectiveness, with a particular emphasis on the impact on young people from equity groups. It will also add to the evidence base for young people in Workforce Australia Services. Wallis will be conducting interviews to test the survey instrument, and a survey with participants in the TtW program.

When is the survey being conducted?

The survey will be conducted between the 9th of April to the 15th of May 2026.

How long will the survey take?

The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete online.

How do I take part?

There are two ways to do the survey:

You can complete it online – by clicking the “start survey" link that was included on your invitation email, or by scanning the QR code on your invitation letter.

You can complete it via telephone – you can simply wait for us to call. We have a phone number for most people, but not everyone. If you would like to make an appointment for us to call at a particular time, please let us know by calling 1800 925 547 and quoting the project number 5226 with your ID number, or email us at workforceaus@wallis.social

Who can I contact if I have questions?

If you have any queries, please call us on freecall 1800 925 547, or you can send your enquiry via email to: workforceaus@wallis.social

Please reference the project number (5226) and your survey ID number in your message, so that we can find your details and promptly respond to your enquiry.