Resources and Publications

Evaluation of headspace

The Independent Evaluation Report of headspace activity, conducted by the Social Policy Research Centre at the University of New South Wales has recently been released. The evaluation (a longitudinal mixed method project), reported that headspace has made significant progress towards improving outcomes for young Australians by changing the way that mental health services are delivered. Click here to download the full report

Submissions

The National Conversation - a National Strategy for Young Australians

headspace commends the Australian Government for recognising the need to develop a National Strategy for Young Australians and the range of opportunities provided to young people as participants. headspace believes this is an important step in realising the potential of early intervention services and mental health reforms for all young Australians.

Links to relevant research

Mission Australia's National Survey of Young Australians 2009