Young workers are a vital part of today’s workforce – bringing energy, new perspectives and strong expectations of what good work should look like.
Evidence shows they are also navigating work under increasing pressure.
Insights from mental health research experts SuperFriend, highlight that while young workers are optimistic and value positive workplace cultures, many are experiencing high levels of psychological strain early in their careers.
This creates both a risk and an opportunity – to better understand their experiences and take meaningful action to support them.
Recent findings from SuperFriend recent research Indicators of a Thriving Workplace (TWI) and targeted youth research reveal a clear pattern:
At the same time, young workers are clear on what helps them thrive at work:
Young workers are motivated to thrive but need the right conditions to do so.
Workplaces that invest in:
…are more likely to see positive outcomes in mental health, retention and performance.
In partnership with SuperFriend, EML is launching the Thriving Workplace Index Survey for Young Workers (18–24 years).
This survey will help to:
Who should be encouraged to participate:
Participating organisations can register here to receive the insights report, benchmarked against national and industry data – to be published later in August 2026.
We are seeking your support to encourage young workers in your workplace and community to participate.
By sharing the survey, you’re helping to:
We’ve developed a partner pack with ready-to-use resources to help you easily prepare, promote and reach young people in your networks.
Are you a young worker aged 18-24?
We want to hear about your experiences at work.
To complete the survey, scan the QR code or click here
Complete the survey and follow the prompts to enter the prize draw.
Open to eligible participants. Prize draw: 30 June 2026, Promoted by Employers Mutual Limited ABN 67 000 006 486 as part of its Mutual Benefits Program.
Terms and Conditions – Young Workers Survey Prize Draw
Promoter
This prize draw is promoted by Employers Mutual Limited ABN 67 000 006 486 (“Promoter”) as part of its Mutual Benefits Initiative.
Eligibility
Entry is open to eligible participants who complete the Young Workers Survey during the Promotion Period.
Employees of the Promoter and their immediate family members may be excluded from entry.
Promotion Period
The promotion opens on 15 May 2026 and closes at 11:59pm on 26 June 2026.
Entries received after this time will not be accepted.
How to Enter
To enter, participants must:
complete the Young Workers Survey; and
provide a valid email address when prompted.
Only one (1) entry per person will be accepted.
Prizes
There are three (3) prizes to be won. Each prize is a Nintendo Switch Lite with a recommended retail price of $299 AUD each.
Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash.
The Promoter reserves the right to substitute any prize with a prize of equal or greater value where necessary due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
Winner Selection
Winners will be selected by random draw from all eligible entries received.
The draw will take place on 30 June 2026.
Winner Notification
Winners will be notified by email using the contact details provided in the Entry Form.
If a winner cannot be contacted or does not respond within 14 days, the Promoter reserves the right to redraw the prize.
Privacy and Use of Information
The Promoter collects personal information (including email address and survey responses) for the purpose of:
administering the Young Workers Survey;
conducting the prize draw; and
analysing survey results to improve services and outcomes.
Survey responses may be used for internal research, reporting and service improvement purposes. Responses will be reported on an aggregated basis where possible.
Providing personal information is voluntary, however it is required to enter the prize draw.
The Promoter may disclose personal information to related entities within its corporate group and to third-party service providers who assist in administering the survey and prize draw.
The Promoter will handle personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which sets out how individuals can access or correct their information or make a complaint. See the EML Group Privacy Policy
Personal information will not be used for direct marketing purposes unless the participant has separately provided their consent.
General
By entering, participants agree to these Terms & Conditions.
The Promoter reserves the right to verify entries and disqualify any participant who submits an invalid or incomplete entry, tampers with the entry process or breaches these Terms & Conditions.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury suffered in connection with this promotion or use of the prize.
Changes
The Promoter reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the promotion where necessary due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
Your workplace should be more than just getting by. It should be a place you actually thrive.
SuperFriend is a not-for-profit that turns workplace mental health research into real, practical change. We work with employers across Australia to tackle burnout, psychosocial risks and the everyday pressures that affect how people feel at work.
Because your wellbeing matters, not just your output.
We believe every Australian deserves to reach the end of their working life having thrived. And we’re here to help make that happen, starting with the workplace you’re in right now.
For more than 115 years, the EML Group has proudly supported people in getting their lives back on track after a workplace injury or illness.
In the last 10 years, Employers Mutual Limited has invested over $144 million into the Mutual Benefits Program, a program designed to drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and deliver real value through practical tools, training, research, and impactful projects.
From prevention to recovery, the Mutual Benefits Program delivers support, services, and solutions that drive innovation and create positive change for individuals, workplaces, and across the broader scheme.
Our investments push the boundaries of best practice and set new benchmarks in the personal injury industry, supporting workers, employers, and schemes at every stage of the journey.
Want to learn more about the impact we’re making? Explore our Annual Reports.
“This material has been prepared for general information only. It has not been prepared for any person’s individual circumstances and is not intended to be legal, medical, or workplace health and safety advice.”
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