Annual Report 2009

VicHealth's 2008 - 2009 Annual Report was tabled in the Victorian Parliment on 15 October 2009. The past year has seen many of our partnerships and investments deliver considerable outcomes. Read about some of the highlights for Vichealth over the last year:

Strategic Priorities 2006–2009

VicHealth’s 2006–2009 Strategic Priorities build on our previous work and focus on the major health challenges that confront us including: tobacco consumption, overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, social exclusion, discrimination, violence, alcohol misuse, and the links between social and economic disadvantage and poorer health.

Also read the summary of findings from our Study of Stakeholder Perspectives completed in 2005. This feedback assists VicHealth in its strategic and operational planning.

VicHealth Funding Model

How has VicHealth been funded since its inception in 1987?

The Story of VicHealth: A world first in health promotion

The Story of VicHealth – A world first in health promotion (November 2005) is a fascinating overview of VicHealth from its inception in 1987 to the present day.

An introduction to the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)

Improving the Lives of all Victorians: An introduction to the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)

Partnerships Analysis Tool

Based on the evaluation of a range of initiatives funded through the Mental Health Promotion Plan, this resource provides a framework to assist organisations to develop a clearer understanding of the range of purposes of collaborations, reflect on the partnerships they have established and develop ways to strengthen new and existing partnerships.

A Basic Guide to Creating Healthy Environments

This guide explains some of the things organisations can do to create a healthy environment, along with a list of possible strategeis. A healthy environment is achieved when an organisation is accessible to all community members, values its volunteers and participants, provides smoke-free areas, adopts sun-protection measures, provides healthy food choices and ensures responsible alcohol management practices are in place when conducting events or activities.

Partnerships Fact Sheet

Are all partnerships the same? This VicHealth fact sheet explains the partnership continuum (networking, coordinating, cooperating, collaboration) as well as benefits and resources.

Capacity Building for Health Promotion

What is capacity building? This VicHealth fact sheet explains levels of capacity building, examples, challenges and outcomes, and resources.

Click here to download Capacity Building for Whom, in What Circumstances and How (VicHealth 2004)

Power, Participation and Partnerships for Health Promotion

This VicHealth publication (March 1997) by Dr Ron Labonte provides information on the development of health promotion evaluation methods which focus on partnerships and empowerment.