What is RSS?
RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is a web standard for publishing regular updates of web-based content. It allows you to identify the content you like and have it delivered directly to you. It takes the hassle out of having to go from site to site to find the latest updates.
How do I subscribe to the VicHealth RSS feeds?
The links below are the RSS feeds that are currently available on the VicHealth website. However, Internet Explorer 6 will not display RSS/XML files. To view the RSS/XML when using Internet Explorer 6, right click the link or the orange button and save the RSS file to your computer. You can then open it in a text editor or other program.
If I have not used RSS before how do I get started?
The first thing you need is something called an RSS news reader. There are two main types of readers: installable desktop programs and web-based services.
There are many readers available. Different readers work on different operating systems, so you will need to take this into account. Some browsers, including Firefox, Opera and Safari, have functionality that automatically displays RSS feeds. For more details on these, please check their websites.
Below are some RSS news reader suggestions to get you started. Please note: VicHealth is not responsible for the content of external websites, nor does it endorse any of the services or applications listed.
Web-based RSS news readers
RSS feeds can also be added to personalised home pages such as iGoogle or MyYahoo!
Desktop applications RSS news readers
Windows
Apple Mac
Why would I want to use RSS?
- RSS saves time. VicHealth uses RSS to deliver the latest job listings, seminars, funding opportunities and publications and resources. So instead of browsing the VicHealth website, RSS automatically tells you when new items are listed in each of those areas.
- RSS puts the power in your hands: you only receive the information you are interested in. We do not collect any information (including email addresses) from subscriptions to our RSS feed.