In the Media

Media coverage, interviews, podcasts and commentary featuring the Youth Well Lab

Highlights

Media engagements 2025 onwards

New housing developments saturated by unhealthy food options

2026

Research led by: Dr Sisi Jia, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

University of Sydney

University news

The accelerated Sydney suburbs which are hot spots for junk food

2026

Interviewed: Dr Sisi Jia

Sydney Morning Herald

News

Consumer Partnerships that Matter

2026

Interviewed: Kay Connor, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

Sydney Health Partners

Video

Empowering youth through the Health Hive

2026

Interviewed: Allyson Todd, Sara Wardak, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

National Heart Foundation of Australia, Stories from the Heart Podcast

Podcast

AI may be giving teens bad nutrition advice

2026

Interviewed: Dr Rebecca Raeside, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

Science News

News

We must invest now in digital health interventions for adolescents

2026

Wrote a blog: Mariah Issa, Imogen Croucher, Allyson Todd, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge, Dr Rebecca Raeside

MJA Insights+

Blog

Some Australians are spending $35,000 a year on food delivery apps

2026

Research led by: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge, Dr Sisi Jia

Financial Review

News

Are young people being left out of health research?

2025

Featured: Health Hive and Youth Well Lab research

The Daily Aus Podcast

Podcast

Health Hive launch

2025

Mentioned: Allyson Todd, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

ABC News Radio

Radio

Youth health in focus: National Showcase at Parliament House calls for reform

2025

Featured: Allyson Todd, Kay Connor, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

FMH News

University news

Federal Government social media ban for under 16-year-olds across Australia

2025

Interviewed: Dr Rebecca Raeside

NITV Radio (SBS)

Radio

What do teenagers think about food and nutrition? With Associate Professor Stephanie Partridge

2025

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

Nutrition Science Bites (Prof Clare Collins)

Podcast

Impacts of food delivery on the environment: Can the industry overcome plastic waste, carbon emissions and health challenges to build a sustainable future?

2025

Wrote an article: Dr Sisi Jia, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

BMJ Global Health Blogs

Blog

Mentor and Me

2025

Interviewed: Allyson Todd, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

University of Sydney

University news

New review highlights how adolescents are shaping healthy food environments

2025

Research featured: Allyson Todd

World Obesity News

News

Here's what nutrition and diet experts say about green powders

2025

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

ABC Lifestyle

News

Ahead of proposed social media ban for young Australians, are there other protections?

2025

Wrote a blog: Dr Rebecca Raeside

PHAA Intouch

Blog

Major fast food brand Oporto's 'dark kitchens' revealed

2025

Interviewed: Dr Sisi Jia

news.com.au

News

Surprising Macca's trend sweeping Australia

2025

Interviewed: Dr Sisi Jia

news.com.au

News

Local council and Indigenous groups reject proposal for Redfern McDonald's

2025

Interviewed: Dr Sisi Jia

Honi Soit

News

Young people, food delivery, and corporate influence: It's time for the public health research community to back youth leadership

2025

Wrote a blog: Dr Sisi Jia, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge, Dr Rebecca Raeside, Allyson Todd, Sara Wardak, Elena Wang

BMJ Global Health Blogs

Blog

Vaping, technology, junk food: Fears younger generation could die earlier

2025

Interviewed: Youth Well Lab

9 News Australia

Sydney council blocks plan for Redfern McDonald's over crime fears

2025

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

The Guardian

News

Prevention is Political – Reflections from the 2025 Preventive Health Conference

2025

Wrote a blog: Allyson Todd

PHAA Intouch

Blog

New Uber Eats feature risks fuelling unhealthy eating habits among young Australians

2025

Wrote a blog: Dr Sisi Jia, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge, Dr Rebecca Raeside, Allyson Todd, Noa Blair, Cheuk (Jack) Ko

Croakey Media

Blog

To improve health policies, programs and outcomes, young people must be at the table

2025

Wrote a blog: Dr Rebecca Raeside

Croakey Media

Blog

This loophole in your food delivery app may be a hazard to your health

2024

Interviewed about her meal delivery app research: Dr Sisi Jia

Sydney Morning Herald; Canberra Times

News

Important health information missing in online food delivery menus

2024

Research led by: Dr Sisi Jia

University of Sydney

Press release

Can you take fresh produce back to the supermarket if it's poor quality?

2025

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

ABC Lifestyle

News

Are ultra-processed foods really that bad for you?

2025

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

SBS Food

News

A call to preserve access to cultural foods as gentrification transforms neighbourhoods

2025

Wrote a blog: Dr Sisi Jia, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge, Vijaishree Krishna Kumar, Ann Li

Croakey Media

Blog

Launching the Health Hive – for young minds to thrive

2025

Wrote a blog: the Health Hive team

PHAA Intouch

Blog

The adolescent social media ban alone won't work. Here's what will

2025

Wrote a blog: Mariah Issa, Imogen Croucher, Allyson Todd, A/Prof Stephanie Partridge, Dr Rebecca Raeside

PHAA Intouch

Blog

The expert verdict on whether it's ever OK to cut off the mould on food and eat the rest

2024

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

ABC Lifestyle

News

The best foods to freeze and what to avoid

2024

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge, Mariah Issa, Imogen Croucher

ABC Lifestyle

News

Interview on the South Australian energy drink ban

2023

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

ABC Radio Canberra

Radio

Obesity rates in Australia reach a new high (Health of the Nation series)

2023

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

News Corp Australia (news.com.au, Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun)

News

How lunch boxes and school canteens have changed over the years

2023

Interviewed: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

The Briefing Podcast

Podcast

Food delivery services making junk foods more accessible

2020

Research led by: A/Prof Stephanie Partridge

University of Sydney

Press release