Young People’s Health Service

The Young People’s Health Service (YPHS) provides primary health care and opportunistic and strategic health interventions to adolescents and young adults (12 – 24 years) who are homeless and / or marginalised.

Re-thinking our definition of adolescence

Adolescence has changed significantly in the last century. Professor Susan Sawyer is working to improve our understanding of the contemporary complexities of this age group.

Livewire.org.au – spread the word

Livewire is an on-line community for teens living with a serious illness or chronic health condition. Visit their new website!

IAAH seeking young professionals

International Association for Adolescent Health (IAAH) are seeking young professionals to join their Young Professionals Network Committee.

Young People and Mental Health

#WorldMentalHealthDay – focusing on the needs of young people. It’s time to take a stand and demand more for this vulnerable population – our future depends on it!

Video gaming and adolescents

The immense popularity of the game Fortnite has reinvigorated public debate around video gaming and adolescents.