Health Minister and VicHealth CEO launch the MOTION program

VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter and Minister for Health The Hon. David Davis launched VicHealth’s MOTION Program at the children’s playground, Melbourne Museum on December 14, 2011.

VicHealth invests in 14 arts and new media projects

VicHealth has invested $375,000 in a range of cutting edge arts projects to inspire disadvantaged, socially isolated and culturally diverse Victorians to get creative, make friends and develop new skills using technology.

Leaping into Arts - great for wellbeing

The Mildura community has a big reason to celebrate with the launch of a ground-breaking program encouraging community members to participate in arts activities.

VicHealth funding for new Technology Arts and Social Connection Scheme

A new funding scheme has opened aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of people in local communities, through technology and the arts.

Mad Hatters Music Festival

The call is out to all Victorians to get a mad hat on their head and support people with mental illness. Leading entertainers, some with and without mental illness are banding together to put on a music festival at Federation Square Saturday October 3rd.

VicHealth Active Club funding now open

In a bid to get more people active, the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) has launched its Active Club Grants to assist with the purchase of sports injury prevention equipment, essential sporting equipment, volunteer and club training and portable shade.

Participate for good health

The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) has awarded funding of close to one million dollars for a new program targeting people who experience barriers to getting involved in community activities.

VicHealth bolsters communities across Victoria

VicHealth has approved funding of almost $890,000 for much needed innovative community projects across Victoria. Drought and bush fire ravaged areas are being funded along with other projects in Geelong and Melbourne.

VicHealth promotes connectedness through cyber space

The Internet, mobile phones and blogging now play a significant role in the mental health and wellbeing of young people, according to research commissioned by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth).