Our research

Research in the AUT Centre for Child and Youth Health Research focuses on creating supportive environments for child and youth health. Our research is trans-disciplinary, involving the fields of nursing, public health, sport science, psychology and nutrition.

Youth’s participation in decision making

Children and youth’s participation in decision making within health care organisations.

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Combatting HIV online in Bali

Exploring potential in online HIV prevention in Bali, where HIV is a major public health problem.

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Vanuatu: Oral Health

Vanuatu seasonal workers deliver oral health promotion to children, focusing on tooth brushing.

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Project Energize

Supporting schools and communities to increase children's nutrition and wellbeing.

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Fiji Youth project

Working with Pacific entrepreneurs to promote eating more vegetables and fruit.

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Contact us

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Pacific Health journal

Pacific Health is a peer-reviewed journal with a focus on health, communities and the environment around the Pacific Rim, often covering topics related to child and youth health.

Pacific Health journal