State of Our Kids

State of Our Kids

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.

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The pandemic upended their rite of passage. Now,students are reimagining what it means to be young

The pandemic upended their rite of passage. Now,students are reimagining what it means to be young

Despite mental health challenges since pandemic isolation,Victorians aged 18-24 remain hopeful and are finding new ways of studying and working.

  • byWendy Tuohy
Pandemic scramble:Some lockdown teens are still stuck,while others are thriving

Pandemic scramble:Some lockdown teens are still stuck,while others are thriving

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.

  • byWendy Tuohy
The teens are in trouble:How Victorian children are faring after lockdowns

The teens are in trouble:How Victorian children are faring after lockdowns

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.

  • byWendy Tuohy andMadeleine Heffernan
‘A work in progress’:The primary school year hit hardest by lockdowns

‘A work in progress’:The primary school year hit hardest by lockdowns

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.

  • byMadeleine Heffernan
‘Unusual behaviour’:How Victoria’s lockdown babies are filling the gaps

‘Unusual behaviour’:How Victoria’s lockdown babies are filling the gaps

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.

  • byMadeleine Heffernan