“We all know that mental health is a huge problem for our youth. And we all know that alcohol and other drugs, including vaping, play a significant role in poor mental health. Based at the University of Sydney, OurFutures Institute is a not-for-profit that provides proven online evidence-based prevention programs for high school students.
Prof. Maree TessonDirector, OurFutures Institute
We believe in the power of young people, their potential to shape the future and the responsibility we all share in guiding them towards a brighter tomorrow. It’s why we’re dedicated to positively influencing young people to make informed decisions for their physical and mental wellbeing and futures – in the moments that matter most.
OurFutures Institute was founded in partnership with researchers at the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use with support from the Paul Ramsay Foundation.
Our innovative online school-based education courses are the result of almost two decades of research and extensive randomised controlled clinical trials to deliver the most effective, universally accessible, and relevant content aligned with the latest evidence.
We invite you to explore our prevention programs and begin your journey to empowering our young people. We’re working towards a world where every young person is happy, functioning, and confident – fostering a brighter tomorrow for everyone..
The OurFutures model was developed by Professor Teesson and Professor Newton, alongside their colleagues from the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, the University of Sydney, and the University of New South Wales.
The team continues to develop the OurFutures programs based on the best available evidence and evaluate them using meticulously designed clinical trials.
Co-designed and Curriculum-aligned
Evidence-based
Innovative peer-learning programs
We’re active and responsive prevention advocates
Our online youth prevention programs have attracted the attention of schools worldwide. We collaborate with international teams to translate lesson content into local languages and ensure relevance to varying international contexts. Please get in touch with our team to learn more.
The researchers behind the OurFutures prevention programs have received almost 70 awards for developing, evaluating, and distributing our alcohol and
drug prevention programs for young people. The development and evaluation of our education courses were made possible through several research grants and fellowships.
Our school-based Alcohol and Drug Education Courses are endorsed by the government and numerous organisations.
We work with schools from all over the country and all sectors. Here are some of the schools who are using OurFutures to help their high school students.
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