Scape Aims to Boost Gen Z Wellbeing as Health Checks Lag
Scape, a leading provider of student accommodation, has launched initiatives to support the wellbeing of Generation Z. Despite concerns about rising costs and health issues, many young Australians are not keeping up with essential health checks.
Scape has introduced mental health first aid training and partnerships with Headspace to support Gen Z residents. However, only 6% have had a skin check, despite increasing skin cancer rates. Furthermore, 90% have not had a sexual health check in the past year, and 41% have not had any health assessment at all. Even more concerning, 40% have not had any kind of health check in the past 12 months.
The Gen Z Wellbeing Index, developed in 2025, highlights these alarming trends. Despite Scape residents reporting better health and wellbeing outcomes compared to national peers, only 31% had a mental health check in the past year. This is a significant drop from the 55% who have accessed mental health therapy. The rising cost of living, with 79% of Gen Z respondents expressing concern, and housing affordability, with 68% concerned, may be contributing factors to this gap in health checks.
Scape's initiatives aim to improve Gen Z wellbeing, but more needs to be done to encourage young Australians to keep up with essential physical and mental health assessments. While Scape residents fare better than their peers, the majority still do not prioritize regular health checks. Addressing the rising cost of living and housing affordability may also be crucial in improving Gen Z health outcomes.
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