VicHealth Letter: Summer 2005 (Issue 24)

One of VicHealth's major objectives is to increase participation in physical activity. Physical activity is ranked second only to smoking as the most important issue affecting our health.   

VicHealth Letter: Winter 2004 (Issue 23)

VicHealth recognises the arts as an effective way to promote health for both participants and audience alike. This issue looks at: the health benefits of social circuses; evaluating community arts participation; the benefits of public art in housing estates; key parterships with arts organisations that are marking arts more accessible for everyone; and more.  

VicHealth Letter: Summer 2004 (Issue 22)

A taste of what was to come when Melbourne hosted the 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. In this issue we speak with indigenous health experts from Canada and New Zealand; we find out what rapid globalisation means for health; we look at a successful bullying prevention program; and the UN's global report on the challenge of the slums.

VicHealth Letter: Spring 2003 (Issue 21)

This issue looks at the activity and developments around the promotion of mental health and wellbeing – the key to physical health and quality of life. Find out why mental health and wellbeing is as much an emerging political and social project as a health project. 

VicHealth Letter: Autumn 2003 (Issue 20)

VicHealth has overhauled its approach to public health research; we are now approaching evidence-gathering from several angles. This issue looks at translating research to practice; the evidence that shows the benefits of public health; the potential benefits of the VicHealth Fellowship program in Victoria; and more.

VicHealth Letter: Summer 2003 (Issue 19)

Our local environment drives many of our actions. It determines our capacity to be healthy and maintain good health in both subtle and overt ways. In this issue we look at the work being done to ensure our local environment promotes health and supports local communities to create environments that are conducive to health.

VicHealth Letter: Spring 2002 (Issue 18)

Koori communities, with the support of VicHealth and its partners, have embarked on an innovative series of programs designed to improve the health status of Indigenous Victorians. In this issue we look at some of these initiatives, highlight issues that impact on Koori health and wellbeing, and make a small contribution to the discussion of an important health issue in this state and country.

VicHealth Letter: Autumn 2002 (Issue 17)

Simultaneously improving the overall level of population health and striving to narrow the gap between those with the lowest health status and those with the highest is one of VicHealth's goals. In this issue we examine the impact of social and physical contexts and the role of GPs, as well as government resources, community engagement, access to food, and more.

VicHealth Letter: Winter 2001 (Issue 16)

The trend of decreasing rates of physical activity cuts across all ages and social groups. Increasing the rates of physical activity requires a multi-faceted approach at both the policy and community level.

VicHealth Letter: Summer 2001 (Issue 15)

We are witnessing widespread concern about our young people and increases in problem behaviours such as substance misuse, bullying, homelessness, violence and suicide.