Racial discrimination harms health

A new report launched today reveals the health damaging effects of race-based discrimination. Research indicates that nearly half of people from non-English speaking backgrounds report have experienced discrimination.

Building bridges for good health

Victoria is receiving a timely boost to increase the mental health and wellbeing of the state’s culturally diverse communities.

Refugees and Victorians Build a Healthy Future

A new report shows that successful settlement of refugees in regional Australia can provide clear health, economic, and social benefits.

New report finds discrimination is bad for health

There is a strong relationship between cultural discrimination and poor mental health, a new report by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) shows.

VicHealth 'Building Bridges' to break down harmful discrimination

Despite Victoria’s proud record of welcoming people from different countries, discrimination still occurs and it can have a serious impact on mental health and wellbeing.

Cooking up a Cultural Hotpot

VicHealth’s innovative Building Bridges program, is injecting $1.5 million directly into five major projects. This will build on the work of more than 40 community projects, already funded under a pilot VicHealth program across the State.