This review examines the effectiveness of early intervention and secondary prevention approaches for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people and rangatahi aged 12-24 years. Overall, the evidence suggests many supports, including brief and low-intensity approaches, can reduce distress and improve wellbeing, functioning and coping.

This report presents findings from a mixed methods systematic review of the Communities That Care (CTC) prevention system, which is designed to reduce youth problem behaviours by empowering local stakeholders to implement evidence-based interventions. It contains robust, policy-relevant insights into the conditions under which CTC is most effective.

The report details the findings from consultations with over 500 children and young people across all Australian jurisdictions. It explores what children and young people need to develop their identity and a positive sense of self. The report contains eight recommendations that would centre the experiences and views of children in the development of policies...

This mixed method review synthesises findings about the impact of interventions on youth employment, skills development and wellbeing outcomes, how interventions work, and how to implement them well in OECD countries. It provides a wide-ranging overview of the available evidence on youth employment interventions, bringing together diverse types of available insights on factors that influence...

The community services sector in Australia plays an essential role in enabling individuals and communities to reach their full potential. However, the sector is experiencing increasing challenges in attracting and retaining workers. This research sought to understand the barriers and enablers of a sustainable workforce – focused on aged care and youth worker roles.