Equity, diversity and social connection

Supporting multicultural young people's mental health

Multicultural young people in Australia can experience complex and intersecting challenges that significantly impact their mental health and wellbeing. 

Factors such as racism, socioeconomic disadvantage, immigration instability, experiences of trauma, and structural barriers to accessing care compound the risk of poor mental health outcomes.

This report proposes policy solutions to improve multicultural young people’s access to and experience of mental health care. However, meaningful progress also requires that governments address the broader social determinants of mental health, including racism and discrimination.