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.
Victorian Tobacco Act 1987: The untold story
Read about the political campaign that led to the foundation of VicHealth by an Act of the Victorian Parliament.
The story of VicHealth
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
The start of something big
How the Tobacco Act came into being
Chapter Two: Putting the Act into action
Putting the Act into action
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
A new era in health promotion
1987–1997
– A strong leader
– Health messages the main game
– Selling the tobacco buyout
– Governance
– A shift in thinking
Chapter Four: Adapting to a changing environment
Adapting to a changing environment
1997 onwards
– A new message for a new era
Chapter Five: The big issues
The big issues
– Tobacco control
– Sport and physical activity
– Mental health and wellbeing
– The arts
– Public health research
– Sun protection
Chapter Six: Reaching beyond state borders
Reaching beyond state borders
– The view from overseas
– The story within Australia
Epilogue
Health promotion is everyone's business by Dr Rob Moodie
Appendix VicHealth Board Members
Bibliography