U-Report is UNICEF’s digital community for young people where you can raise your voice and share opinions on topics that matter to you. U-Report is a free, confidential digital polling platform open to anyone aged 14-24. You can answer polls on issues that matter to you and have your voice heard in a safe digital space for young people.
U-Report Australia polls will cover a variety of topics including digital wellbeing, climate change, education and current affairs. Polls will be super quick and easy to finish, with new polls available every fortnight.
We’re looking for young people to join U-Report Australia and help shape UNICEF Australia’s decisions and policy recommendations. This is an opportunity to be part of the change you want to see in Australia.
Join today! There are three ways to register:
SMS: Text JOIN to +61 483 945 100
Instagram: Follow U-Report Australia on Instagram. Click ‘message’ and then send the word ‘join’ to get started.
Facebook: Follow U-Report Australia on Facebook. Click ‘message’ and then send the word ‘join’ to get started.
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Frequently Asked Questions
U-Report is a digital platform for youth aged 14-24, that asks poll questions to get your perspectives on issues and decisions that affect young people.
There are over 20 million U-Reporters in more than 90 countries. Now we’re bringing U-Report to Australia!
When you join U-Report, we might collect some information about you (like your age or which state you live in) to better understand who’s using U-Report and to share content you’ll find helpful.
We’ll use this information to:
- Chat with you and invite you to take part in polls, events, and other cool activities
- Send updates and connect you with chatbots
- Analyse your answers to help improve child rights
If you register with Facebook Messenger, we might collect your account name. Anything you share, like poll answers or messages, helps us advocate for young people (don’t worry, it’s anonymous when we share poll results).
Joining is totally your choice. If you decide not to, that’s cool—there are no consequences.
We keep your information secure and only use it as explained in our Privacy Policy.
Got questions? Reach out to us anytime at privacy@unicef.org.au
For a more detailed version of this information, please read our Collection Notice here.
You can also check out the U-Report Global Privacy Policy here if you’re interested.
U-Report is run by UNICEF Australia. Did you know that UNICEF is the only organisation mentioned by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)? Under the CRC, young people have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them and adults are required to listen and take them seriously. U-Report helps ensure your right to be heard!
There are three ways to register:
- SMS: Text JOIN to +61 483 945 100
- Instagram: Follow U-Report Australia on Instagram. Click ‘message’ and then send the word ‘join’ to get started.
- Facebook Messenger: Follow U-Report Australia on Facebook. Click ‘message’ and then send the word ‘join’ to get started.
Poll results are posted to our U-Report social media channels every fortnight, alongside being displayed here.
Firstly, we recommend trying a different channel to access U-Report. If you are still having difficulties, please contact us at youth@unicef.org.au.
No, U-Report is not an emergency service provider. In case of fire, medical or police emergency, dial 000. U-Report is an automatic messaging service and cannot respond to specific requests or questions.
If you are not in an emergency but need support or assistance, please contact the relevant support provider below:
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Headspace: 1800 650 890
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- 13 Yarn: 13 92 76
- 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732
- Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673
- Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS): 02 9212 4777
- Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186
- Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467
UNICEF Australia would like to extend our gratitude to our Steering Committee members for their ongoing contributions and support.