Landmark survey reveals one in four young Victorians experience low levels of wellbeing and may be ‘at-risk’ of depression

Although the majority of young people experience normal levels of wellbeing, many young Victorians are lonely and struggling to cope with daily life, according to new VicHealth research.

Resilience insights and innovation lab

A social design lab for developing innovative health promotion initiatives with young people, for young people.

Resilience

There are many different definitions of resilience. Broadly, it is the ability to stay balanced or to deal with and recover from adversity.

Many young people ready to attribute blame to victims and think tracking a partner is acceptable

One in five young Australians believe there are circumstances in which women bear part of the responsibility for sexual assault and nearly half (46%) agree that tracking a partner by electronic means without consent is acceptable.

100k new social opportunities for Victoria’s young people

Young Victorians and the workforce

It’s critical to get the transition from school to stable employment ‘right’ to protect the mental health of young people. New VicHealth research suggests practical ways for schools and employers to help young people through this vulnerable time.

Loneliness and social isolation a growing health risk for young Australians

A new research report from health promotion foundation VicHealth and Swinburne University of Technology has found young Australians are experiencing alarming levels of loneliness and social isolation putting them at risk of social anxiety and depression.

VicHealth | The Young Australian Loneliness Survey

While young people are often well-connected to strong social structures, critical transitions that characterise youth can be stressful and compromise these connections and supports, increasing social vulnerability, loneliness, and isolation.

A Bright Future for young Victorians

Six Victorian local councils will share in over $500,000 to help young people develop the skills and connections they need to manage life’s challenges as part of a new VicHealth initiative.

How to co-design with young Victorians

Co-design is a participatory tool for problem-solving that brings those with technical expertise and lived experience together, on equal ground, to design solutions.

Time to stand up

Opinion piece by Dr Lyn Roberts AO, Acting VicHealth CEO

Bright Futures: Young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds

This report examines the challenges that young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds will face over the coming years.