Young people are struggling to access mental health resources, a problem made even worse for those caring for a parent or guardian experiencing mental ill-health. Building community is seen as key to turning the tide.
Ms Boonen is one of approximately 600 young people who have been involved with Satellite over the past two years.
"There's not enough communication about what people are doing and how we can all work together, how we can make sure the information for young people is readily available." "It's really important to take an intersectional lens and think about the different parts of a young person and their background… and how those needs meld together," she said.Embedding youth leadership
Young people at Satellite often lead or consult on projects including events, programs and the development of resources.
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