VicHealth statement on outdoor smokefree areas in Victoria

VicHealth wishes to clarify that its advice on smokefree areas in Victoria is still in development.

Three year study into 'cottton wool kids' phenomenon launched

VicHealth and the Parenting Research Centre have today announced a three-year study into parental fear as a barrier to children’s’ physical activity, to pinpoint causes and find solutions.

Health experts call for statewide review of opening hours

The Alcohol Policy Coalition (APC) today commended the Victorian Government’s new Chapel Street planning reforms, which include limits on new late-night licenses in the area. The APC is also calling for a state-wide review of closing hours for licensed premises

Teen drinking law smartphone app launched

VicHealth has just released its first-ever app, packed with interactive information about the laws about alcohol and minors in Victoria.

A month off the booze delivers a healthy new you long term

Eighty five percent of Australians who took part in febfast experienced long-term improvement to their overall health and wellbeing after taking just one month off alcohol in February, according to a new national survey commissioned by VicHealthi

Alcohol related illness and accidents peak on public holidays

A VicHealth and Turning Point analysis of the past decade of hospital, ambulance and police data shows violence and accidents related to alcohol peaks on most public holidays - and the day before.

Bottle shop density linked to binge drinking

Victorian residents with eight or more takeaway alcohol outlets within one kilometre of their homes are twice as likely to binge drink, a University of Melbourne and VicHealth study shows.

Study shows bottle shops concentrated in low-income Victoria

A Turning Point and VicHealth investigation into the concentration of liquor outlets has revealed residents in the poorest areas of Victoria have up to six times more bottle shops in their neighbourhoods than those who are well-off.

Arts program exploring cultural diversity hits the road in 2012

Victorian regional communities will get the chance to experience a range of art-based projects that explore cultural diversity and race-based discrimination when VicHealth’s Arts About Us Roadshow visits Mildura, Shepparton, Gippsland and Horsham between January and July 2012.

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.