Abstract
Background: Young men in rural areas with higher adverse childhood experiences are often disengaged and at risk of poor life outcomes. They face significant challenges, including a lack of social capital, positive role models, and support. Their decisions to engage with or withdraw from their community are influenced by their perceptions of available resources, opportunities, and self-efficacy. Boys to the Bush (BttB), a community not-for-profit organisation, addresses these issues through formal mentorship, structured outdoor activities, and community engagement. BttB employs a community development model that focuses on fostering personal development, enhancing social capital, and improving coordination between community organisations and members to address risks faced by young men.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Nov 2024 |
| Event | Australian Association for Adolescent Health, 2024 Youth Health Conference - Brisbane State Library, Brisbane, Australia Duration: 11 Nov 2024 → 13 Nov 2024 https://www.aaah.org.au/events/2024-youth-health-conference/ https://ashm.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/yhc2024/aaahprogram/Agenda (Program) |
Conference
| Conference | Australian Association for Adolescent Health, 2024 Youth Health Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | Connecting to our future |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Brisbane |
| Period | 11/11/24 → 13/11/24 |
| Other | The conference is an opportunity to come together with young people, researchers, health care professionals, academics, youth advocates and policy makers to network, share experience and showcase the latest findings, practices and models of care in Adolescent Health. It is a meeting place for like-minded people to exchange ideas, make connections and inspire action, ensuring that young people are heard and that their health and wellbeing is seen as a priority. |
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