VicHealth: a world first in health promotion
The story of VicHealth: a world first in health promotion was published by VicHealth in November 2005. It is a fascinating overview of VicHealth from its inception in 1987 to the present day. To receive a hard copy, phone VicHealth on (03) 9667 1333.
The story of VicHealth: a world first in health promotion PDF 4.10Mb (entire document)
Read about the political campaign that led to the foundation of VicHealth by an Act of the Victorian Parliament.
Victorian Tobacco Act 1987: the untold story PDF 1.27MB
The story of VicHealth (chapter by chapter)
Foreword by The Hon. Bronwyn Pike MP, Minister for Health
Preface by Ms Jane Fenton AM, Chair VicHealth
Acknowledgements
Chronology (1987–2005)
Chapter One: The start of something big PDF 211KB
How the Tobacco Act came into being
Chapter Two: Putting the Act into action PDF 369KB
The creation of VicHealth
- The importance of a tripartisan Board
- Appointing a worthy leader
- Creating a sustainable funding model
- A change of government puts hypothecation under threat
- Out of everyone’s hands
Chapter Three: A new era in health promotion 1987–1997 PDF 531KB
A strong leader
- Health messages the main game
- Selling the tobacco buyout
- Governance
- A shift in thinking
Chapter Four: Adapting to a changing environment PDF 143KB
1997 onwards
- A new message for a new era
Chapter Five: The big issues PDF 1.28MB
- Tobacco control
- Sport and physical activity
- Mental health and wellbeing
- The arts
- Public health research
- Sun protection
Chapter Six: Reaching beyond state borders PDF 63.9KB
- The view from overseas
- The story within Australia
Epilogue
Health promotion is everyone's business by Dr Rob Moodie
Appendix VicHealth Board Members
Bibliography