Youth Health Forum of Australia

The Youth Health Forum is a network of young leaders from across Australia who champion youth perspectives on the current health system

[AYAC @austyouth]

If you're under 22 and need to access Youth Allowance you first need to be considered independent. Young people in Australia can drink, drive and vote at 18, so why aren't they considered independent?

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

We welcome the new Minister of Health and Aging, the Hon @Mark_Butler_MP and @gedkearney MP as Assistant Minister and look forward to future developments in making our health system fit for the 21st century!

[Youth Health Forum of Australia @YouthHealthFor1]

Share your experiences in moving from childrens to adult care. The transition can be tough for many young Australians, get involved and give your feedback to help improve the system!

@CHFofAustralia @headspace_aus @YouthActionNSW @HCNSW

[NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation @nswaci]

Are you a young person with a chronic condition, family member or carer? Our Transition Care Network wants to hear about your experience moving from children’s to adult health services. Complete our online survey (or share it with a young person you know):
https://t.co/8WnvIEgNTW

[Youth Health Forum of Australia @YouthHealthFor1]

Our Friends at AYAC are doing some great things to get young people ready for the election.

Get an understanding of the upcoming election and whats at stake for young people.

Links below👇

[AYAC @austyouth]

We’re hosting the AYAC Election Briefing on Wednesday with everything you need to know about the election!

We’ll provide an overview of the election, share the results from our voter survey and discuss what you can do now to make an impact.

Register at https://t.co/ZCXo0qKlCZ

[Youth Health Forum of Australia @YouthHealthFor1]

Young people complex mental ill-health have consistently struggled to access mental health support.
It is great to see more funding being committed to ensuring that young people can access this vital and urgent care when they need it.

@headspace_aus @orygen_aus 👏

[Orygen @orygen_aus]

Today, @ScottMorrisonMP announced the Aust Govt will provide $205.8m over 3 years by extending the funding of the Early Psychosis Youth Service (EPYS) & establishing 2 new sites to ensure continued support for young people experiencing severe & complex mental ill-health.

[Leanne Wells @LeanneWells63]

As we face up to a federal budget and election, what are the critical health issues to elevate? ⁦⁦⁦⁦@CHFofAustralia⁩ views alongside other national peak bodies in this ⁦@CroakeyNews⁩ piece https://t.co/nyqkz0IqdS

[AYAC @austyouth]

We are calling on federal, state and territory governments to ensure that rapid antigen tests are free and easily accessible for all young people.

[Canteen Australia @CanteenAus]

Youth leadership is part of our DNA. Our poster at #AYACancerCongress highlights that our leaders reported significantly higher:
✅leadership skills
✅psychological empowerment
compared to young people receiving service-as-usual. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/fyZN0ELhcp

[Dr Sandro Demaio @SandroDemaio]

Good news: new formulation of Pfizer vax can be stored in a normal fridge for up to 3 months. Critical for scale-up and vaccine equity in poorer nations. Now we must ensure access & affordability are not barriers. Let's leave no-one behind!

[Patrick McGorry @PatMcGorry]

Early psychosis program makes recovery a reality for young people: study - Orygen, Revolution in Mind 30 yes in the making. Now the new standard of care globally. Time to fund a national roll out with diagnostic expansion.All young Australians need access https://t.co/oCmbfNnw91

[Leanne Wells @LeanneWells63]

A must watch for anyone interested in #adolescenthealth @chf
@YouthHealthFor1

[AYAC @austyouth]

We've just launched the AYAC Strategic Plan 2025 in our role as the national voice and a powerful advocate for all young people.

You can read more about our Strategic Plan 2025 at https://t.co/KpD1nMfhL6

[Youth Health Forum of Australia @YouthHealthFor1]

@MissionAust The Youth Health Forum has some suggestions for this.

Read our Call To Action for more info on the solutions to the issues young people face that are from actual young people!

https://t.co/NeywJkd971

A plan of action for preparing the health systems for climate change is one

[Youth Health Forum of Australia @YouthHealthFor1]

@MissionAust's 2021 Youth Survey is out and the concerns of YP are clear!

They are worried about:
-Covid
-Climate change
-Mental Health
-Discrimination

This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, YP have raised all these issues before.

https://t.co/DF2PTwMK5a

[Consumers Health Forum of Australia @CHFofAustralia]

Financial struggle and instability, study, major world events, discrimination, disability and more, may contribute to poor mental health, writes @FranklyJamesH, but young people may not have the access to services they need - https://t.co/fmJQfIg1yO

[AYAC @austyouth]

AYAC recognises the rights of people born with intersex variations to determine their own health outcomes. We know that this impacts many young intersex people, and acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of experiences within the intersex community. #IntersexAwarenessDay

[ACSQHC @ACSQHC]

Are you looking for a #digitalmentalhealth service for yourself or someone you care for? Read our checklist for a handy guide to choosing the right service for your needs: https://t.co/a7eyaaaiwh #SaferDigitalMentalHealthCare @CHFofAustralia @NMHC @AUMentalHealth @MHFAus

[MSI Australia @MSI_Australia]

Preventing over the counter #contraception in Australia is holding women back

"Women in NZ & many other countries can readily access the contraceptive pill over the counter...but in Australia women are being denied the same right" @ShellyHorton1 @9HoneyAU
https://t.co/opukiiT5P8

[AYAC @austyouth]

Young people in every state and territory are joining the #SchoolStrike2021!

We want fair and inclusive climate action that leaves no one behind. You can find out more and join @StrikeClimate at https://t.co/nrGJoUFqVr

[Aimee Brownbill @AimeeBrownbill]

Public health friends, next week we're having a movie night! Super excited to watch this documentary and to hear from public health legends speaking to the importance of healthy democracy in achieving public health outcomes. https://t.co/D3xbtuU1cn