interactions are online and it’s isolating
"I feel like I would like to have more in person social interactions. A lot of my interactions are online and it’s isolating"
We’re working with young people and parents right across the state who are just as passionate as us about creating healthier communities.
Our Community Champions are generously sharing their stories and ideas to help shape the solutions for the future. Together, we are on a mission to support Victoria’s young people to lead healthier, happier lives. Inspired? Us too! You can share YOUR ideas here.
"I feel like I would like to have more in person social interactions. A lot of my interactions are online and it’s isolating"
"It's important to have hobbies and social groups outside of online, socialising online just isn't the same connection as in person"
"I think for me it’s about finding a balance between my in-person and online presence. I have found rewarding and meaningful connections through both"
"Activities that are aimed for us and help us to connect. Fun things like playing football"
“Making sure Indigenous people are in the positions to make and contribute to the decisions that impact Indigenous people, it's probably the most important thing”
“We need to also look at what is accessible and some of the bad things are, like drugs, we need to try and make those inaccessible. It says something when you see Bottle-O’s on every corner but there’s not a library in sight”
“Having acceptance of young people rather than trying to change them”
"Mentoring for us is so important, it helps with our mental health but also our careers, and especially needed when we don’t have good role models around us"
“Connection is in our lineage and when we’re connected to our culture and practice it helps our overall wellbeing”
“Every person finds connection in different ways, I’ve learnt a lot through people and place but for many others connection can be through art and even footy or netball”