Youth Well Research Lab
We are a research team at The University of Sydney.
Our mission is to use digital technology to support the health and well-being of adolescents (10–24 years). We aim to prevent chronic diseases — like heart disease — early in life and help build healthier communities for young people today and for future generations.
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We work closely with young people, involving them in every step of our research and decision-making. We also collaborate with experts from many different fields to co-design innovative, evidence-based solutions.
Our Research
Led by Associate Professor Stephanie Partridge, the Youth Well Lab is all about working with young people to create healthier futures — both now and for the next generation through innovative, evidence-based solutions. Our research focuses on three key areas:
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Digital health innovation – led by Dr Rebecca Raeside
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Food environments – led by Dr Sisi Jia
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Youth engagement – led by Allyson Todd
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Latest Publications
Assessing socioeconomic disparities in emerging hybrid food environments: a cross-sectional analysis of the DIGIFOOD dashboard
Our team’s latest study, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific led by Dr Sisi Jia, analysed over 140,000 food outlets across Australia. We found that wealthier areas had better access to both online and in-person healthy food options, such as fresh produce and supermarkets, while disadvantaged areas had a higher density of fast-food outlets.​
