Abstract: This report examines the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, in relation to their perceptions of opportunities for education, training and work in their local area. The report also considers their current participation in work and study, and levels of family cohesion. Results from this report are based on data from Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2013. Respondents have been grouped according to whether they identified as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and if respondents indicated that local opportunities for Study after high school, Job training after high school and Employment generally were available or unavailable.