Most teens got their vape from their friends. But of those who bought their own, one-third bought it at the servo, tobacconist or convenience store.
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Should teens drink alcohol? Ideally, no. But in the real world, here are some tips on how to minimise harm.
In this new work at Melbourne’s Rising Festival, Anything & Everything lets kids tell us how they see themselves and the world around them.
New research found girls particularly liked to see wildflowers, hear nature sounds and touch animals and plants.
Nearly half of teens say the effect of social media is neither positive nor negative on them; it is just life as they know it. So let’s support them through the highs and lows.
The Conversation has access to Australia’s top academic experts, and we want to unlock their expertise to answer teenagers’ questions.
All Australians aged 13-17 are encouraged to do 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
A new study reveals Australian teenagers do not relate to established ideas on religion and spirituality. Instead, they fall into six broad groups and show great tolerance for others’ ideas.
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