About Us
Our Mission
To deliver evidence-based, peer-led initiatives in partnership with schools to foster student agency, leadership, confidence and social connectedness, promoting strong school communities.
Since 1995, the Prevention Education and Research Unit (PERU) has been driving innovative preventative health programs and research in Western Sydney. Our award-winning peer-led initiatives empower young people to make healthy choices in diet, physical activity, asthma self-management, and prevention of smoking and vaping. By amplifying youth voices and fostering strong community partnerships, we create lasting change in school communities.
Our Objectives
Our Impact
How and Where We Deliver
Our programs are aligned with the high school syllabus and complement the work in schools. We use a peer leadership approach to deliver health programs. Our team is based in western Sydney, but we have reached schools in regional NSW, interstate and international schools.
