This paper argues that the Albanese Government has an opportunity to introduce a new approach that focuses on the promotion of mental wellbeing and the prevention of mental health conditions among young Australians.

In this editorial, Professor Don Nutbeam argues that health literacy isn't 'failing' people. Rather, government inaction, poor quality health communication and complexity in our health services and information environments make it very difficult for the majority of people to find, understand, appraise and use the health information they need to protect their health.

Mental health literacy (MHL) helps improve mental health outcomes and reduce the impacts of mental illness. This study aims to reflect on scientific evidence on MHL levels, barriers to MHL, their impacts on mental health among Australian youth and interventions to overcome these barriers.

This paper describes a draft framework that will form the building blocks for the 'National health literacy strategy'. This framework has been developed based on feedback gathered through consultations with a diverse range of stakeholders and consumers, and reviews of national and international evidence of what works.

This research explores the health and well-being needs, expectations and priorities of older Victorians at six key stages in later life. The report was prepared for the Victorian Health Department.