In this series,The Age is focusing on the wellbeing of Victoria’s 1.69 million Victorians from birth to 24 two years after pandemic lockdowns ended.
Despite mental health challenges since pandemic isolation,Victorians aged 18-24 remain hopeful and are finding new ways of studying and working.
Some secondary school students are finding a way ahead in the post-pandemic world,but experts say many teens still feel they’ve been robbed of direction,and are urging parents to engage.
In this series focusing on the wellbeing of pre-schoolers,school and tertiary students,The Age explores what children and young people need to thrive in a post-pandemic world.
Children aged five to 12 are doing well academically,but two years after lockdowns,teachers and parents are helping them learn to interact,work together and be more confident.
Victorian preschoolers are still feeling some effects of the pandemic years,but experts say they are resilient,and their health,skills and knowledge are on track.