Our Mission
Our mission is to use digital technology to support the health and well-being of adolescents aged 10–24.
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We work in partnership with adolescents, researchers, and professionals from a range of backgrounds to co-design innovative, evidence-based solutions.
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Our goal is to prevent chronic diseases and create healthier, sustainable and equitable communities, both now and for future generations.
Our Values
We’re an impact-driven research team that values both exceptional research and work-life balance. We know the health challenges facing adolescents are complex, so we welcome a diversity of ideas, experiences, and disciplines.
We believe inclusivity and collaboration spark the most innovative solutions.
We’re committed to building capacity, particularly for adolescents, higher-degree research students, and early- to mid-career researchers, so that the next generation of leaders can continue to advance adolescent health and well-being.
Above all, we strive for meaningful impact through creativity, empathy, initiative, and genuine connection.
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Our Research Areas
Our vision is a future where adolescents have the opportunity to shape public health research and policy.
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We are committed to harnessing digital technologies to empower young people to build healthier, more resilient communities for their generation and beyond
Digitial Health Innovation
Lead: Dr Rebecca Raeside
We design and test creative digital technologies that support the health and well-being of adolesents. Our research explores how technology can be used in smart, meaningful ways to promote health and make support more accessible for young people.
Food Environments
Lead: Dr Sisi Jia
We generate evidence to inform food policies and create environments, both digital and physical, that make healthy eating easier and more accessible for all adolescents. Our work focuses on promoting equity and sustainability to improve health now and for future generations.
Youth Engagement
Lead: Allyson Todd
We partner with young people in many ways — by doing research together, creating spaces for them to share their views and ideas, building skills as a group, and supporting them to play an active role in shaping health research and policy.
