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Where are They Now? A look at our past students: Olivia Doidge

I undertook and completed the Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Welfare (Oncology) in 2011. At the time I was working as an Occupational Therapist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Studying the course has meant that I am now working in my dream role with ONTrac at Peter Mac Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult … Continued

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Welcome to the New Education Blog for the Centre for Adolescent Health!

A warm welcome to all of you visiting our new education blog for the Centre for Adolescent Health! This blog has been created to keep you informed on news and events relevant to students and participants in the Centre for Adolescent Health education programs; the Invergowrie Program and The University of Melbourne Master/Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Adolescent Health … Continued

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Chronic Illness Peer Support Program (ChIPS) 2013 Camp

Another year, another great ChIPS camp. The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program held its annual camp from 16th – 18th January at the Mt Evelyn Recreation Camp. Always a highlight on the ChIPS calendar, this year 42 young people attended along with ChIPS staff, volunteers and a healthcare team – our biggest attendance yet! … Continued

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IYDS commences 8th wave of data collection

The study commenced in 2002 with 3000 school students in Victoria, and 3000 in Washington, U.S. who were surveyed in school on an annual basis. In Victoria, the study has continued to follow participants from school into young adulthood.  We gratefully acknowledge each participant’s ongoing involvement which makes a vital contribution to increasing our understanding … Continued

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Vinnie’s CEO sleepout

Professor Sawyer wishes to thank everyone who sponsored her in this event.

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IYDS looks at bullying in schools

The International Youth Development Study has recently looked at data on bullying in schools as reported in “The Australian”.

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