Historical analysis of alcohol advertising

This report examines alcohol product advertising in two daily newspapers in Victoria from 1989 to 2009. It is the product of a study whose primary aim was to identify the nature and extent of packaged liquor advertising and to ascertain if and how this advertising had changed in character over that period.

Drinking cultures and social occasions

Research into alcohol related harm and public holidays in Victoria shows an influx of hospital admissions, ambulance call outs and arrests for assault on most social occasions throughout the year, as well as the day before.

Evaluation of the impact of febfast participation

VicHealth evaluates febfast, a national community-based initiative that challenges people to take a break from alcohol for a month each year.

Asking questions about alcohol in pregnancy

This fact sheet outlines the development of an exciting new study by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute on the effect of low to moderate alcohol consumption on pregnant women and their babies.

Accessibility to alcohol outlets and alcohol consumption

This report by University of Melbourne provides interesting evidence that access to an increased number of alcohol outlets within a neighbourhood is associated with a higher risk of drinking at hazardous levels.

Report on liquor outlets in Victoria

A new report by Turning Point and VicHealth into the concentration of liquor outlets concludes that the poorest areas of Victoria have up to six times more bottle shops than wealthier neighbourhoods.

Strengthening the evidence base for volumetric taxation of alcohol: The health and economic impacts of alterative alcohol taxation regimes in Australia

The key finding of this research report suggests that any variation to current rates of alcohol excise would be a cost-effective healthcare intervention.

Teen Drinking Law

A new resource for adults and young people on the teen drinking law change has been launched by VicHealth, the Australian Drug Foundation and the Victorian Government.

Reducing harm from alcohol - creating a healthier Australia

NAAA is a new national coalition of health and community organisations from across Australia that has been formed with the goal of reducing alcohol-related harm. Currently comprising more than 50 major organisations with an interest in alcohol...

Survey: low carb beer drinkers

The VicHealth National Community Attitudes Survey on the awareness and behaviours of low carb beer drinkers provides evidence that drinkers mistakenly believe these beverages are a healthier choice than other varieties.