Body image is affected by many influences including:
- A changing sense of who you are, where you fit in and what you want
- Competing or comparing yourself with other people, or feeling judged by them
- Advertisements, magazines and films that bombard you with images and ideas about how you think you should look
- Your own sense of what's important
The Victorian Government is committed to helping young people to be positive about themselves. Check out our body image section to:
- Get the facts about why body image matters
- Read interviews with celebrities and young people about body image issues
- Find out where you can go to get help for yourself or a friend
- Learn about ways you can take a stand on body image
- Find out more about the Voluntary Media Code of Conduct on Body Image
- Learn more about government programs and policies relating to body image
