News & Events

New report: health and well being of young australians

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has recently released the new report, Health and Wellbeing of Young Australians: indicator framework and national indicators. This bulletin outlines the reporting framework and key national indicators that will be the basis of the report Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011, scheduled for release in 2011. The bulletin presents 71 key national indicators, along with brief justifications explaining the relevance and importance of the indicators to young people's health and wellbeing.

To download the report please visit the AIHW website.

First International Youth Mental health conference 2010

The first international Youth Mental Health Conference 2010 will be held in Melbourne, Victoria, from 29 to 30 July. Convened by Australian of the Year 2010, Professor Patrick McGorry, the conference will showcase research and evidence based best practice presentations across the key areas of youth well-being and mental health.

To download the Conference Program, or to register, please visit www.iymhconference.com.au. Early bird registration closes Friday 18 June.

minds at risk: SBS Insight feature on young people and mental health

SBS Program Insight recently featured an episode on young people and mental health. The feature included guest speaker and Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry, who calls for a renewed focus on young people and early intervention.

For more information or to view the feature please visit the SBS Insight website.

NAYH Article featured in October 2009 edition of Parity

The October edition of the Parity Magazine, published by the Council to Homeless Persons, was launched on Tuesday 24 November.

NAAH's article, Responding to the health and well being needs of homeless and marginalised young people in NSW - where are we going?, written by Executive Officer Emma Marshall and NAAH President Anthony Stralow, was published in the October edition (Volume 22, Issue 9) which focus' on responding to homelessness in NSW.

Download a copy of the article: Responding to the health and well being needs of marginalised and homeless young people in NSW: Where are we going?

For more information or to order a copy of the Parity Magazine please visit http://www.chp.org.au/parity/. 

Reference: Parity, Volume 22, Issue 9, October 2009. Caption for above photo: Cover of October edition of Parity, 'Darren' by Allan Thompson. This image was part of the 'Through Your Eyes' Photographic Project and Exhibition in 2008 - a joint project between the City Of Sydney's Homelessness section, Pine Street Creative Arts Centre and people who are homeless in the city.