Precarious housing and health

This three-part project includes a comprehensive research synthesis of existing studies that examine the relationship between housing and health, new quantitative analysis of the ABS General Social Survey and the HILDA surveys, and new qualitative research with lone mothers aged 25 years and under.

Housing and health: research summary

This document summarises the latest published research examining the links between housing and health. It is based on an evidence review and synthesis and recent Australian research commissioned by VicHealth, and a small number of additional sources.

Life is health is life

Life is health is life provides information and guidance for action to improve the health and life expectancy of Aboriginal Victorians. It brings together stories of promising health promotion practice from across Victoria and a review of the scientific literature.

Kids in Communities Study

The Kids in Communities Study aims to investigate the community or neighbourhood level factors that affect child development (based on the Australian Early Development Index, a population of measure of early childhood development) and are amenable to change.

Aboriginal health in Victoria - Research summary

This is a synopsis of the latest research examining the health status of Aboriginal Victorians. It describes the burden of disease that arises from preventable chronic conditions, the risk factors that contribute to disease, and the social and economic factors that influence Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

Fairer health: Case studies on improving health for all

This guide showcases just a few of the many creative and innovative approaches to tackling health inequalities. Inspiring action and innovative thinking, these case studies tell a story of what is possible.

People, places, processes

The People, places, processes web resource aims to assist practitioners choose the best health promotion approach to reduce health inequalities.

Research Summary: Burden of disease due to health inequalities

This document provides data on the inequitable burden of disease internationally, nationally and in Victoria, and describes the effect of health inequality on specific populations.

Research Summary: Key influences on health inequalities

This document provides data on the key influences on health (such as work, education, housing and community infrastructure), how these influences impact on health and how access to these influences is inequitable.

People, Places, Processes Forum

The People Places Processes Forum held in April 2008 provided an opportunity to showcase Victorian health inequalities work across research, policy and practice domains.