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11 Nov 2015

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.

Youth wellbeing survey

01 Feb 2015

Resilience insights and innovation lab

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

Young people and resilience

16 Jan 2015

Resilience

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

Improving mental wellbeing

24 Sep 2015

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.

National Community Attitudes Survey

15 Jan 2020

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.

Mental wellbeing

04 Jun 2019

Time to stand up

Opinion piece by Dr Lyn Roberts AO, Acting VicHealth CEO

CEO Opinion Piece

04 Jun 2019

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.

Bright Futures Challenge

01 Oct 2019

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.

Mental wellbeing

01 Oct 2019

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.

Loneliness

23 Nov 2017

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.

Spotlight on wellbeing

21 Dec 2017

VicHealth | Young people, health and wellbeing strategy 2017–19

This strategy outlines our vision for a Victoria in which every young person is able to reach their full potential for mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Young people and resilience

19 May 2016

Resilient Melbourne strategy to help Melbournians bounce back

VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter has welcomed the launch of the Resilient Melbourne Strategy, which will help Greater Melbourne prepare to meet the physical, social and economic challenges of the 21st century.

Resilient Melbourne