Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2011)
Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

This national statistical publication reports on the health and wellbeing of young Australians aged 12-24 years of age. This reporting is vital for the development of evidence-based youth policies. Part VII provides an overview of the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and looks at key issues including:

• health status
• determinants of health
• families and communities
• socioeconomic factors
• housing
• health system performance.

The report also highlights areas where work is still needed.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Further information:
  • View report: Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011
  • View report: Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011 summary
  • View report: Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011 (PDF – 1.6 MB)
  • View media release: Most young Australians doing well—but diet and exercise could be improved
  • View website: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare