Youth Health Training
Districts and specialty health networks can
deliver the Essential Youth Healthcare Skills workshop to build the capacity
of their workforce to provide high-quality healthcare for young people aged
12-24.
HEEADSSS Assessment Online Module - Get the Conversation Started
HEEADSSS - Get the Conversation Started is available on
My Health Learning (course code 99482031) for NSW Health staff. The module explains what a HEEADSSS assessment is and illustrates its value for providing healthcare for young people in both hospital and community settings.
HEEADSSS Assessment Video Learning Resource - Working Effectively with Young People
The video learning resource HEEADSSS assessment - working effectively with young people supports health professionals to work with young people. The
videos explain the impact of adolescent development on health and wellbeing. They cover the role of HEEADSSS as a framework for engaging with young people, give tips for effective HEEADSSS conversations, and tips for responding to young people’s health needs.
For NSW Health workers the videos are also on My Health Learning as a learning pathway (Course codes: 159949091, 160031090, 160031203, 160031204).
Youth Health Resource Kit: An Essential Guide for Workers
Youth Health Resource Kit: An Essential Guide for Workers provides professionals with the tools they to work with young people. It contains information for workers about the specific health needs of young people, including those who are most vulnerable; and skills and practical steps to respond effectively to young people.
Each section of the kit is written by topic experts and has been carefully reviewed.