General resources

This toolkit provides information and practical tips about implementing youth mental health programs in schools.

This toolkit provides an overview of the importance of including student voice in school-based mental health programs and what to consider for meaningful involvement in program design and rollout.

This resource is designed to help mental health clinicians in supporting young people experiencing service transitions. It outlines principles of a best practice appraoch for transitions, provides a discussion guide for conversations with young people and includes a transition journey plan template to use alongside the young person.

A peer worker provides emotional and social support to others with whom they share a common experience. They focus on building a mutual relationship that fosters hope and optimism. By being able to provide genuine examples of overcoming adversities in their own journeys, peer workers can inspire empowerment and self-determination. Peer work aims to support recovery of a person’s whole life, inclusive of personal passions, social interactions, study and work. 

Orygen’s Youth Partnerships in Research Toolkit was developed in partnership with members of the Youth Advisory and Youth Research Council to support people’s understanding of youth participation principles and practical ways to partner with young people in research.