Are you HYP?
Healthy Young People (HYP) is a free resource promoting positive body image, adequate sleep, healthy eating, water consumption, physical activity and reduced sedentary time.
These resources are aimed at secondary school students, teachers and school staff, youth workers, social workers and anyone who works with young people.
Follow the five HYP mission steps to promote health and wellbeing by making healthy choices easier:
- Choose your Mission
- What are the Facts?
- What needs to Change?
- Your mission action plan
- Reflect and Celebrate
See For Schools and Services for more information on how to run HYP with young people.
Need help now?
If you need help or are worried about a friend or family member these services can provide information and support.
If you are in immediate danger call 000
| Organisation | Details | Website |
|---|---|---|
Lifeline | Chat online Call 13 11 14 | |
Kids Helpline | (5-25 years of age) Chat online Call 1800 551 800 | Kids Helpline |
Beyond Blue | Chat online Call 1300 22 4636 | |
Butterfly Foundation | Butterfly National Helpline – Eating Disorder and Body Image Issues Support Chat online Call 1800 33 4673 Email support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au 8:00 am to midnight AEST, seven days a week. Free support information, counselling and treatment referral for eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and related issues. | |
National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) | Prevention and management of eating disorders in Australia including help and information for young people | |
1800RESPECT | 1800 737 732 Information, counselling and support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. | |
Working it Out | Tasmania’s gender, sexuality and intersex status support and education service |
Contact us
We'd love to know what you think about HYP!
Write to:
Public Health Services
Department of Health
GPO Box 125
Hobart, 7001
or email us: yph@health.tas.gov.au
