Better health and ageing for all Australians

Child and Youth Health

This page provide links to Child Health and Youth Health

Child Health

A good start in life is important to the health and wellbeing of children. This page outlines many of the activities being undertaken to enhance child health and wellbeing. More information on Child Health is available on this Web Site.

Youth Health

Despite Australia's increasing wealth and generally high level of education, many indicators of developmental health and wellbeing are showing adverse trends amongst children and adolescents. More information on Youth Health is available on this Web Site.


Children and Young People in Out-of-Home Care

The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009 – 2020 was endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments on 30 April 2009. It represents a long-term, national approach to help protect all Australian children and was developed through a strong partnership between governments and the non-government sector.