Health topic quickview: Youth health
A collection of Youth health-related information in the Health and Ageing website.
A summary of youth health related initiatives
31 August 2010
The Department of Health and Ageing has funded, established and implemented a range of programs and strategies that address, or are relevant to, the health and well-being of young people. Our programs are based on evidence and knowledge of the major health issues facing young people today.
Promoting Healthy Weight
25 September 2009
Promoting healthy weight focuses on the prevention and management of overweight and obesity. In Australia, the 2007-08 National Health Survey showed that some 61% of the adult population (18 years and over) were overweight or obese, with 25% of these classified as obese.
Youth Health
03 December 2007
Overview of the health of Australia's young people.
Program/Initiatives
- 07 Sep 2011headspace (National Youth Mental Health Foundation)
- 07 Sep 2011Children of Parents with a Mental Illness
- 07 Sep 2011Mindmatters
- 07 Sep 2011National Youth Mental Health Foundation (headspace)
Publications
- 14 Nov 2012Alcohol resources - National Binge Drinking Strategy (Drinking NIghtmare)
- 14 Nov 2012A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s future
- 14 Nov 2012A Healthier Future for All Australians: National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission - Final Report June 2009
- 30 May 2011Models of collaborative care for children and youth (0-25 years)
- 01 Aug 2010Tips for parents: adolescents
- 26 Mar 2008Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents
- 01 Mar 2004Supporting parents and families: the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people
- 01 Oct 2000Mental health of young people in Australia
Media releases
- 08 Dec 2010Minister for Ageing visits Goodwin Monash
- 05 Feb 2008Helping close the gap through innovative home visit program
