Centre for Adolescent Health

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The Centre for Adolescent Health is committed to working with the schools and community groups that teach and support young people.

This takes the form of professional development around adolescent health and welfare, as well as consultancies on improving organisational practice and policy development.

Education and Training Schools and teachers play a critical role in the health and wellbeing of young people. Communities too are fundamental to creating a protective environment and a sense of belonging and connectedness for young people. The Centre for Adolescent Health can deliver talks and workshops, and offers training and consultations on a range of issues to meet the needs of different groups (both professional and non-professional) in the community. More info...
Adolescent Health and Social Environments Program An integrated program of research, practice and policy to provide a better understanding of how changes in social environments affect the health and wellbeing of young people. More info...
Gatehouse Project The Gatehouse Project focussed on promoting student connectedness to school and demonstrated a reduction in health risk behaviours for young people as well as system level changes within schools. More info...
Peer Support Programs The Centre for Adolescent Health runs 2 peer support programs (ChIPS and PATS) that schools and communities can refer directly young people to.

Last Updated 30-Apr-2008. Authorised by: Susan Sawyer. Enquiries: Kristina Bennett.