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We're proud to congratulate Prof. Mario Alvarez-Jimenez on being awarded a prestigious Marles Medal from the University of Melbourne, recognising his pioneering work and development of Orygen’s world-leading digital youth mental health service, MOST. 🔗 bit.ly/4Ay4ALj

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 01/10/2026

Join us at Princes Park this Sunday to step out for youth mental health. Invite your family and friends, enjoy barista-made coffee, raffles and gift bags – all while helping fund essential art therapy programs for young people: bit.ly/4cLMQSv

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 30/09/2026

Congratulations to Orygen PhD candidate Josh Nguyen (@joshnguyenpsych.bsky.social) for being awarded International Student of the Year – Research and the prestigious Premier's International Student of the Year at last night’s Victorian International Education Awards!

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 29/09/2026

As part of our commitment to strengthening youth mental health capability across the sector, we're excited to be offering places for our next intake at the exclusively discounted rate of $550 (usually $990). Final places remain to start on Mon 5 Oct. 🔗 bit.ly/4dhI6Eo

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Diagnosing and Managing Youth Mental Illness in Primary Care - The University of Melbourne

Gain youth-specific skills to support the diagnosis and management of the mental health of young people accessing primary care. 8 week online course.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 29/09/2026

Co-designed by those with clinical and lived expertise, and accredited by @racgp.bsky.social, Orygen and the University of Melbourne's 8-week micro-credential is industry-ready training in youth mental health.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 29/09/2026

Short-term supports are essential to ensure young people can access the mental health care they deserve. Orygen's Brief Intervention Toolkit (BIT) helps equip clinicians to deliver this kind of care. Final places remain for our next online training on 5 Oct: bit.ly/4yeiwIN

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 23/09/2026

Art therapy helps to foster young people's creativity, connection and emotional expression, and offers an alternate avenue for mental health support. Join us on Sun 4 Oct to raise vital funds for these programs at our headspace centres in north-west Melb: bit.ly/4cLMQSv

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 22/09/2026

A new International Olympic Committee consensus statement, featuring experts including Orygen's Prof. Rosie Purcell, has highlighted the intersecting factors driving high rates of mental ill-health among elite athletes – and the need for a different approach. Details: bit.ly/4xzt6Jv

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 18/09/2026

As part of our commitment to strengthening youth mental health capability across the sector, we're excited to be inviting enrolments for our next intake at the discounted rate of $550 (usually $990). For more details and to enrol 👇 bit.ly/4dhI6Eo

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Diagnosing and Managing Youth Mental Illness in Primary Care - The University of Melbourne

Gain youth-specific skills to support the diagnosis and management of the mental health of young people accessing primary care. 8 week online course.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 18/09/2026

Orygen and University of Melbourne's 'Diagnosing and Managing Youth Mental Illness in Primary Care' micro-credential is designed to equip primary care clinicians with practical, specialised skills in youth mental health.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 16/09/2026

Safety plans are designed to help those at risk of self-harm or suicide to stay safe when experiencing these thoughts. These new guides aim to help with navigating this process: 👉 For clinicians: bit.ly/4gUfZxq 👉 For families: bit.ly/3UQVxoE

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 15/09/2026

Join us to walk, run or ride 3.2km for a cause at Melbourne's Princes Park on Sunday, 4 October. Just by registering, you'll be helping raise essential funds for art therapy programs at Orygen's headspace centres: bit.ly/4cLMQSv

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 14/09/2026

Many youth mental health services face a common challenge: how do you reach young people in a way that works for them, without relying on a specialist workforce? Join us for a free webinar introducing Orygen Global's new guide and its 8-phase roadmap: bit.ly/4ia7U8W

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 11/09/2026

A newly developed AI model that tests a broad range of biopsychosocial risk factors can address gaps in how suicide risk is assessed, a new study led by Orygen PhD candidate @joshnguyenpsych.bsky.social has found. Details: bit.ly/3SBtTLC

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 10/09/2026

Today's World Suicide Prevention Day brings a collective call to action to 'Start the Conversation'. @chatsafe.bsky.social's parents and carers guide aims to support families to do exactly that. We're excited to introduce four new translations of this resource: bit.ly/4xcOjZu

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 08/09/2026

Eating disorders are complex yet sadly common – and early intervention can make a real difference for young people who are struggling. These new resources are designed to support young people, their families, clinicians and community professionals: bit.ly/4xAgS3Y

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 07/09/2026

Delivered by Orygen's experienced clinical educators and happening on Thurs 10 Sept, this one-day training session is designed to equip those who work with young people to recognise and respond to risk. Places are limited: bit.ly/4gTe6Qa

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 03/09/2026

RESEARCH | Led by Dr @sidchop.bsky.social, this world-first study has answered a controversial and long debated question about the brain changes seen in psychosis. Details: bit.ly/4h5EuaO

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 18/08/2026

New Orygen research shows a clear disconnect between the science of mental health apps and what consumers can access. More on why effectiveness does not equal availability: bit.ly/4zmd0Vs

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 12/08/2026

📸: The Hon. Rose Jackson, A/Prof. Jo-An Occhipinti, Thomas Walker, Dr Denniss Richard, Tara Tjahjadi, Prof. Jo Robinson, Sam Koslowski.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 12/08/2026

Thrilled to this week bring together these leading minds for an important, timely conversation about economic policy and youth mental health. An expert panel spoke in depth about the links between the economy, hope and mental health. Key takeaways: bit.ly/3UtZmQ7

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 10/08/2026

RESEARCH | More targeted and effective treatments for psychosis could be one step closer, with a new study led by Orygen researcher Dr @sidchop.bsky.social revealing large and widespread synaptic loss in people diagnosed with schizophrenia. Details: bit.ly/4wITeSq

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 06/08/2026

NEWS | A research program to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviours in young people (led by Prof. Jo Robinson), and a project to bring personalised medicine to psychosis treatment (led by Dr Sidhant Chopra), have secured major new NHMRC funding: bit.ly/4q2bB2n

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 04/08/2026

We're proud to introduce Orygen's Cultural Strengthening Plan 2026-28, a milestone document which sets out our organisational commitment to action to improve mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Access the plan: bit.ly/4hdabzI

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 30/07/2026

Young people are facing a convergence of economic pressures, which are profoundly shaping mental health outcomes. We're excited to host this important conversation in Sydney soon, exploring these structural drivers and what reform could look like: bit.ly/4gSmAca

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 29/07/2026

In seeking to address these barriers, the Orygen and Centre for Multicultural Youth report has put forward recommendations for improved support – including 11 key actions: bit.ly/4vQAI9r

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 29/07/2026

Racism, socio-economic disadvantage, trauma and structural barriers are just some of the compounding factors faced by multicultural young people when accessing – or attempting to access – mental health care. That's among the key findings of this new report ⬇️

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 27/07/2026

• Trauma-informed care, 13 Aug: bit.ly/4x9Zbrv • Responding to disclosures of suicide and self-harm, 10 Sept: bit.ly/4vPw9Mu • Brief Intervention Toolkit, 5 Oct: bit.ly/3TGZBHf • Neuro-affirming care, 19 Nov: bit.ly/4wqcHY4

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 27/07/2026

We're excited to introduce a range of upcoming training opportunities, developed by Orygen's workforce development experts and designed for allied and mental health professionals who support young people experiencing low-to-moderate mental ill-health.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 22/07/2026

The barriers and recommendations identified in the report were explored by a panel including youth advocates Adriel Appathurai and Anjalie Almeida, researcher Prof. Karen Block, and culturally responsive therapy practitioner Tigist Kebede. More details coming soon.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 22/07/2026

We were thrilled to this week host an energising panel conversation on ways to improve mental health support for multicultural young people, alongside the release of a new policy report developed with Centre for Multicultural Youth.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 21/07/2026

The launch of the plan was commemorated with a Smoking Ceremony led by Wurundjeri man Colin Hunter Jnr Jnr, and featured the unveiling of a beautiful artwork by Wurundjeri artist Alex Kerr. We look forward to sharing with you soon the plan and our progress along the way.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 21/07/2026

A significant day here at Orygen as we launched our 2026-28 Cultural Strengthening Plan. This plan sets out a pathway for meaningful action and reflects our vision for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to grow into adulthood with optimal mental health.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 17/07/2026

A major Medical Research Future Fund grant will enable a new large-scale, interdisciplinary program led by Orygen Senior Research Fellow, Dr Louise La Sala, which aims to deliver innovative, scalable and personalised suicide prevention solutions. More: bit.ly/4fEEM7L @unimelb.edu.au @sydney.edu.au

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 16/07/2026

Supporting people in the critical days and weeks after an emergency presentation for self-harm remains a major missed opportunity to reduce the risk of further self-harm and suicide, new Orygen research has found. More: bit.ly/4aUrFwC

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 09/07/2026

Peer work and lived experience is a critical part of the mental health system. Orygen's Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work aims to prepare students for roles across a range of mental health settings. Applications are now open for September: bit.ly/OrygenCertIV

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 06/07/2026

For Letitia, First Nations Youth Peer Worker at headspace Werribee, this year's #50YearsOfDeadly NAIDOC theme acknowledges the "strength, resilience and achievements" of First Nations peoples across generations. Explore #NAIDOCWeek events near you: bit.ly/4wmvL92

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 29/06/2026

It's thanks to the support of our community that Orygen can fast-track the research innovations needed to improve mental health outcomes for future generations. There's still time to make a tax-deductible donation before EOFY on 30 June: bit.ly/4uhsF4R

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 18/06/2026

This end-of-financial-year, you can help us reach more young people in need while their futures are still ahead of them. Your gift supports the research, the clinical care, and the innovation that can change young lives. Please consider a donation today: bit.ly/4uhsF4R

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 18/06/2026

As the world's leading organisation focused entirely on the prevention and early intervention of youth mental ill-health, everything Orygen does is about progressing better outcomes for young people like Tom.

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 15/06/2026

Orygen's Lived Experience Strategy is a commitment to young people, their families, and our lived experience workforce to advance how we value and embed their expertise. Here, some of our lived experience leaders reflect on its significance. 📄 bit.ly/4tOb83O

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 04/06/2026

Here at Orygen, we know from more than 30 years of research and practice that the right support at the right time changes the course of a young person's life. This end-of-financial-year, we're asking our community for their support to extend this impact: bit.ly/4uhsF4R

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 02/06/2026

NEWS | The next generation of personalised and collaborative mental health care for young people has been given a major boost this week, with the announcement of multi-million dollar @wellcometrust.bsky.social funding for an Orygen Digital supported project. Details: bit.ly/4eiVBo4

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 28/05/2026

Talk about a dream team 🤝 Excited to partner with the AFL in a collaboration that will connect thousands of young people with our innovative mental health platform, MOST. Details: bit.ly/4odm8XD

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 27/05/2026

This #NationalReconciliationWeek, members of the Orygen team and our Cultural Strengthening Committee reflect on what this important week – and the 2026 theme, 'All In' – means to them. More from Reconciliation Australia: bit.ly/4dOwlVB

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 26/05/2026

Orygen has spent the week working alongside global health leaders at #WorldHealthAssembly to explore the drivers of youth mental ill-health, understand gaps in research and systems, and find solutions. Read about our side events and more: bit.ly/4u6o8Ck

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 25/05/2026

Orygen is proud to introduce our 2026-28 Lived Experience Strategy, which sets out our organisational commitment to build, strengthen and champion lived experience as a core part of our work and the youth mental health field more broadly. Access it here: bit.ly/4tOb83O

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 22/05/2026

There are still more questions than answers when it comes to the impact of digital environments on youth mental health. Orygen, in partnership with @who.int, has released a global research agenda to help guide international research efforts. Learn more: bit.ly/4tO5qyU

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 21/05/2026

A landmark moment, which reflects growing recognition that youth mental health is one of the defining health and economic challenges of our time, and bolsters our capacity to drive reform globally. Full details: bit.ly/49gIJw6

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 19/05/2026

Dr Jasmine Elliott's involvement with governance here at Orygen began as an inaugural Youth Advisor to our Board – of which she's now a Director. We're inviting applications for six more Youth Advisor roles across our Board and its subcommittees: bit.ly/YouthinGover...

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