Outcomes Framework - Preparing for adulthood dimension

Preparing for adulthood – Indicators and indicative measures

Young South Australians participate actively in society

Children and young people develop skills for an independent life

• Proportion of young people 14-15 years that are literate
• Proportion of young people 14-15 years that are numerate
• Proportion of young people 15-19 years that are financially literate^[1]
• Proportion of young people 16-19 years with a driver’s licence
• Proportion of young people 15-19 years satisfied with their level of independence
• Average hours of paid employment for young people 15-19 years
• Proportion of young people 15-19 years not currently living with their parents
• Proportion of Year 10 students achieving at or above proficient standard in the Australian curriculum civics and citizenship assessment.^[2]

Children and young people participate in decisions that affect them directly and the wider society

• Proportion of children and young people feeling able to have a say on important issues
• Proportion of young people 18 years enrolled to vote.

Children and young people are engaged in community activities

• Proportion of children and young people participating in volunteering
• Proportion of children and young people participating in community support groups.^[3]

[1]  Measured as part of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey.
[2]  National Assessment Program Sample Assessment – civics and citizenship.
[3]  ‘Community support groups’  include service clubs, welfare organisations, education and training, parenting/children/young people, health promotion and support, emergency services, international aid and development, or other community support group activities.