Health topic quickview: Youth health
A collection of Youth health-related information in the Health and Ageing website.
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.
A summary of youth health related initiatives
03 December 2007
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.
Youth Health
03 December 2007
Overview of the health of Australia's young people.
Australian Government Funding Of Gardasil®
29 November 2006
Fact sheet about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines.
Program/Initiatives
- 05 Nov 2008New Early Intervention Services for Parents, Children and Young People
- 22 Apr 2008headspace (National Youth Mental Health Foundation)
- 22 Apr 2008National Youth Mental Health Foundation (headspace)
- 22 Apr 2008KidsMatter
- 22 Apr 2008Mindmatters
- 22 Apr 2008Children of Parents with a Mental Illness
Publications
- 03 Dec 2009Alcohol resources
- 27 Jul 2009A Healthier Future for All Australians: National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission - Final Report June 2009
- 02 Jul 2008Tips for Parents: Adolescents
- 26 Mar 2008Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents
- 02 Jul 2004Responding to the mental health needs of young people in Australia: Discussion paper: principles and strategies
- 02 Jul 2004Supporting parents and families: the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people
- 02 Jul 2000Mental Health of Young People in Australia
- 02 Jul 2000Promoting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People Discussion Paper: Key Principles and Directions