Connection is in our lineage
“Connection is in our lineage and when we’re connected to our culture and practice it helps our overall wellbeing”
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.
“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”
"Addressing racism helps with mental health and maybe that's about sharing culture more"
"I want to know someone like me has a future and opportunities, and I want to hear about the good things about my community not the bad"
“Young people after the bushfires and then the lockdowns just want to have fun, they just want to have fun and want experiences and to be able to connect more.”
“Spend time with your pets, go and take them for a walk and try to be active no matter what the weather.”
“Apps are good that allow you to set goals on your own or with friends which you can use as motivation.”
“The level of connection is really changing very fast for young people, with snapchat, TikTok the preferred way to engage, it is fast, a short video and no need to physically communicate by phone or text.”
“A mobile travelling bus that gives us access to services and provides time out. Holistic health needs to be valued much more to include justice, financial support and other stuff.”
“Create network of organisations, to have everything in one place, not a silo approach.”