Improving health outcomes in young people - a holistic, team based approach.

Background: Young people aged 12-25 years are poorly serviced by current models of healthcare; they are under represented in Medicare data and are poor seekers of healthcare. However, the majority of mental health problems commence during this age span, significant sexual health issues arise, and there is poor compliance with treatment for chronic disease.

Objective: This article describes a holistic, multisector primary healthcare delivery model which may provide a way forward to improve both access and outcomes for young people.