WSLHD Youth Health Annual Report

61% of known clients identified as female, 37% identified as male, 1% transgender and 1% non-binary.

Most clients seen by Youth Health services reside in Blacktown (53%), Cumberland (16%) and Parramatta (16%) LGAs, with only 8% of clients residing outside of WSLHD area.

21% of known clients identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. 9% of clients were born overseas.

55% of clients have had current or past involvement with DCJ.

41% of clients with a physical health condition also have multiple mental health concerns.

6% of clients identified as having a chronic illness and 4% identified as having a disability.

78% of clients who had experienced trauma also had mental health concerns.

20% of clients with mental health concerns are enrolled

but not attending school, with 48% not working or studying.

12% of clients who are homeless have physical health concerns, whilst 24% have mental health concerns.

38% of clients with DCJ involvement have multiple mental health concerns.