Australia’s cost of living crisis continues to be a significant issue. It is not just of economic concern, it is a major social determinant of health, having profound negative impacts on the protective factors for mental health and wellbeing. Young Australians are particularly vulnerable. This policy brief outlines four policy recommendations to address the crisis.

This paper explores the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) for young people’s mental health and wellbeing. It considers how AI is being integrated into young people’s lives, and how systems may be harnessed for public good while preventing avoidable harm. The paper captures the voices and perspectives of young people calling for...

Supporting student wellbeing in schools has become an urgent priority as the youth mental health crisis continues to grow. This policy brief explores the current literature supporting a ‘whole-of-school’ approach to wellbeing and presents policy recommendations aimed at driving meaningful, systemic change, recognising schools as key environments where mental health and wellbeing can be supported.

Small business owners are facing concerning rates of mental ill-health, prompting calls for greater investment in tailored mental health supports. This policy brief outlines the further work needed to ensure mental health support programs are visible, accessible, and useful to small business, including through their trusted and familiar channels.

This report summarises the results of the Prevention United Youth Survey which examined the factors having the most negative and positive impacts on mental health, activities most likely to improve mental health and what could be done by Government to improve the mental health of young Australians.