The Ask for Health website has accurate and trustworthy health information for young people in NSW, designed by young people, Youth Action and funded by the NSW Ministry of Health
Ask for Health Media Kit
Ask for Health is a health information website created for young people by young people, in partnership with Youth Action and funded by the NSW Ministry of Health. The Ask for Health website has been co-designed with young people throughout the entire process from conception to design and content development and aims to address the health concerns of young people in NSW.
Ask for Health contains information on the health topics young people in NSW are passionate about and provides avenues to support and medical services that suit their needs.
Our vision is for all young people in NSW to have greater confidence in navigating the health system and their health by being equipped with the appropriate tools, education, and resources. We aim to see a health system which is inclusive of all young people and communities, that acknowledges and respects their various needs, leading to positive experiences with the health system.
Visit the website at: https://askforhealth.com.au/
Get involved:
Join in to help young people access the health information available on the Ask For Health website.
1. Include the following in your next email newsletter
Youth Action is launching Ask for Health - a new health website for young people in NSW. Ask for Health has been co-designed with young people and Ministry of Health experts to provide a trustworthy resource to help young people navigate their own health and the health system. Visit www.askforhealth.com.au for more.
2. Like and share our social posts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askforhealthnsw/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askforhealthnsw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/askforhealthnsw
3. Post on your social media
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For young people:
As young people, we have specific things we are looking for when we go to a health service.
Like open minded and non-judgemental communication, and clear options on what treatments are available to us – visit www.askforhealth.com.au to know more.
In partnership with Youth Action and funded by NSW Health.
For services:
We are excited to share the launch of Ask for Health!
A trustworthy health website for young people in NSW, it has been co-designed with young people and NSW Health experts.
Visit www.askforhealth.com.au and share this post with your friends and network.
We are excited to announce Ask for Health - a health information website designed for young people by young people in NSW, developed in partnership with Youth Action and funded by NSW Health.
Find information on how to book a doctor's appointment, how to choose a doctor or health service, and what your rights are at the doctors. www.askforhealth.com.au
Twitter:
Ask for Health is a health information website designed for young people by young people in NSW – find info on current health topics and the tools to access services that work for you.
www.askforhealth.com.au developed in partnership with Youth Action and funded by NSW Health.
Queries?
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
The Ask for Health project has a Young People’s Health Network
Youth Action runs the Young People's Health Network for young people age 12-24 who are interested in advocacy opportunities related to health in NSW. Young people can join to share and receive information or opportunities. Sign up below.
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We want the Health Network to represent the diversity of young people in NSW. We encourage young people from First Nations and culturally diverse communities, young people from regional areas, young people with disability, LGBTQIA+ young people, and young people doing it tough to apply.
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Youth Action created Ask for Health to support young people in accessing health information and health services that suit their needs
Ask for Health was co-designed with young people from start to finish, including young people from rural and remote areas, culturally diverse young people, First Nations young people, young people with disability, young people with chronic illness, and young people doing it tough. Youth Action chose a co-design process so that we were able to accurately reflect the needs of young people throughout NSW.
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The voices and ideas of young people have directed and defined the structure of the project from start to finish
Ask for Health provides health information on 20 topics chosen by young people, from sexual health and consent through to how to call an ambulance. All content has been reviewed by Ministry of Health experts to ensure accuracy and is updated bi-annually.
In 2022 the Ask for Health project will also be providing a peer program, Health Yourself
The Health Yourself peer program will aim to train young people in essential health information and how to access health services. We will also provide training for those who work with young people to support them with their health questions and accessing the health system.