Kudos to the cops: family violence top cop appointed

VicHealth's Renee Imbesi congratulates Victoria Police for swearing in a dedicated officer to take on the issue of violence against women.

Time to ban soliarums in Victoria

VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter writes in the Herald Sun that it's time for solariums to be banned in Victoria to save young lives.

Extreme weight loss programs not reality

VicHealth dietitian Julie Woods' opinion piece about why principles of extreme weight loss on reality TV don't work in the real world was published in the Herald Sun on February 1.

Towards equality in sport

VicHealth's executive manager Lyn Walker writes in the Sunday Age that sports clubs need to welcome women with open arms.

Alcohol must give consumers all the facts on the label

Does alcohol need a warning? VicHealth's manager of alcohol Brian Vandenberg says yes - and with good reason. Read his piece in the Sunday Herald Sun.

Traffic light labels on food must get green light

VicHealth's dietician Julie Woods says the government needs to implement food labels with a simplified green, amber and red light for fat, salt, sugar and saturated fat, to help consumers choose healthier foods for their family.

Tanning teens play a dangerous game

Parents need to have a serious sun safety talk with their kids this summer, just like they would about the dangers of alcohol, writes VicHealth's Brian Vandenberg.

Get involved in Victoria Walks to School Day 2011

In the lead up to Victoria Walks to School Day (October 19) Victoria Walks executive officer Dr Ben Rossiter explains why more children should walk to school.

The London lesson - thoughts on what makes a healthy society

VicHealth Acting CEO John Fitzgerald writes about building a community where young people have a place and are socially connected.

Industry driven alcohol warning labels are too little too late

This letter to the editor from A/Prof John Fitzgerald about the alcohol industry's attempt to put warning labels on thier products was first published in the Age July 13, 2011.