Bright Futures: Spotlight on the wellbeing of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds

The report was developed by VicHealth in collaboration with MYAN Australia and CSIRO, explores the mental health and wellbeing challenges and opportunities for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia. The report builds on the 2015 Bright Futures framework, which identified five megatrends impacting young Victorians. This version focuses on how these trends affect young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, particularly in areas such as education, employment, digital participation, and social inclusion. The report highlights the additional barriers these youth face, including racial discrimination, digital exclusion, and challenges in the job market, while also emphasising their resilience and the potential for policy and service improvements to better support their integration and wellbeing in Australian society.