Welcome to Life Patterns
Life Patterns is one of the longest running longitudinal studies of young people in Australia.
To participate in the study, follow the three steps below:
- Have one of your parent(s)/carer(s) fill their consent form
- Fill your consent form
- Complete the survey
Note: To participate in the study, you will need to provide a valid personal email address and the School Identifier Code (e.g. ABC01) given to you by your school.
Each participant from an eligible school* will automatically enter a draw have a chance to win a $100 digital prepaid Mastercard gift card (one gift card per school). For the duration of the project, gift cards will be distributed every year on a lottery basis for participants who complete the surveys.
*In 2022-23, this compensation is only available to schools from New South Wales and Tasmania.
How to participate
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Parent consent
Download the detailed information for parents/carers
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Student consent
Download the detailed information for students
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Survey