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The Power of Youth ParticipationHow involving young people can address issues of quality and access in mental health service delivery
What we know about youth mental health• Suicide is the leading cause of death for
Australian young people• 1 in 4 young Australians have a mental
health disorder• 80% of young males, 70% of young females
with mental health issues don’t get help
ReachOut.com: A services for young people, by young people• Young people are involved in all aspects of
the ReachOut service• Over 600 young volunteers
How we involve young people
Current youth involvement programs
• Youth ambassadors • Moderators • Producers• Other ways to be involved:
– Casual volunteers– Editorial boards (YEB, SMEB)
The benefits of involving young people • Staff• Service• Young people• Community
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