We aim to improve the mental health of young Australians with disability aged 15-24 years.
Over 450,000 young Australians have a disability (about 14% of 15-24 year olds).
Young people with disability experience much poorer mental health than peers without disability. Our team brings together academic expertise and lived experience of disability to identify solutions to improve mental health for young people with disability in Australia.
"We want young people with disability to feel they’re not alone and for others in the community to know what it’s like.”
- Bella, RAY Lived Experience Research Assistant
Who are we?
We are a research team from six universities. Our team includes academic researchers and young people with disability.
We work in collaboration with youth disability organisations, governments, services, and young people and their families to identify policies and interventions that will achieve better mental health for young Australians with disability.
Latest news & research
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A scoping review of the concept of codesign in collaborative research with young people
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Fact sheets and policy briefs - loneliness, mental health & supportive environments
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No one left behind: the urgent need for disability support outside the NDIS
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The government wants to contain NDIS growth. But ineligible people with disability also need support
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