Action needed in the Youth Justice System
In the first global review, researchers have examined the health of detained adolescents – urgent action needed to improve their poor health and disadvantage.
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2019 graduates
Congratulations to our 2019 Adolescent Health and Wellbeing graduates.
Congratulations Prof Craig Olsson
Congratulations Prof Craig Olsson on the Alfred Deakin Professorship.
Geoffrey Norman Handbury AO
The Centre for Adolescent Health is enormously grateful to Geoff Handbury AO, a generous benefactor of our work for the past 25 years who died at home in late November, aged 94.
International Volunteer Day
On International Volunteer Day, the Centre for Adolescent Health would like to acknowledge and thank Hannah, Steph, Millie, Han, Olufunke and Gianella for their invaluable contributions to the Centre in 2019.
Adolescent health and criminal justice
On Wednesday 6 November, we hosted an exciting panel discussion with thought leaders in criminal justice, adolescent health, human rights law, youth services, and research.
Driving Global Investment in Adolescent Health
Announcing our new Centre for Research Excellence (CRE) on Driving Global Investment in Adolescent Health, led by Professor George Patton.
Should pediatricians treat teens?
When does childhood end? That’s the question international researchers are asking as they chart age cut-offs for paediatric services around the world. Read Prof Sawyer’s article.
Finding a place to call home
Dr Jess Heerde on reducing the impact of homelessness for young people through establishing a foundation for prevention, breaking down stereotypes, and giving young people a voice. Read the interview.
Homelessness and violence
For young people experiencing homelessness, violence and its threat can become a daily issue of survival and protection. Read more about Dr Heerde and Dr Pallotta-Chiarolli’s work.