What we do Your health is our focus From research and policy to health promotion partnerships, programs and social marketing campaigns, we aim to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and wellbeing. Learn more about us What is health promotion? Better health for all Health promotion is a set of actions to foster good health and wellbeing. It is not ‘promotion’ as in the sense of the word usually understood. Telling people how to look after their health is just one part of health promotion. Tell me more Our history 30 years+ Established in 1987, VicHealth is the world’s first health promotion foundation. Our journey so far 01 What we do 02 What is health promotion? 03 Our history Our new 10 year strategy is here We're reshaping systems together for a healthier, fairer Victoria. Find out how we're evolving Reality Check A Future Healthy initiative Calling on young people to take a reality check on how they’re connecting with others for their overall wellbeing. Get the deets What's hiding in a vape? Vaping and tobacco industries design e-cigarettes with bright packaging and sweet flavours. Only 1 in 3 young people understand what they're hiding. Tell me more Better health and wellbeing for all Victorians We know this looks different for everyone which is why we work in many spaces. Programs Research Latest Everything Topics All topics Arts & wellbeing Careers Commercial & economic systems Community activation Consensus statement Coronavirus resources Encouraging physical activity Federal Budget Female participation in sport Food systems Frequently asked questions Funding recipients Future Healthy Future Healthy Group Gender equality Health equity Health promotion Health promotion messaging Investments Mental wellbeing Neighbourhood and built systems New research Partner release Physical activity Physical activity & sport Policy & research Preventing harm from alcohol Reducing race discrimination Research Resources Risky drinking Sport & mental wellbeing Sports clubs Supporting diversity Tips and ideas Tobacco prevention Tools & resources VicHealth strategy Walk to school Wellbeing economy Young people & wellbeing Young people and resilience Youth engagement Update VicHealth welcomes groundbreaking laws in the fight against big tobacco Media release 2 min read 13 Sep 2023 Everything we know so far about vaping Article 6 min read 11 Sep 2023 Commercial & economic systems The impact of vaping on our health Article 3 min read 8 Sep 2023 The impact of vaping on our environment Article 2 min read 8 Sep 2023 The impact of vaping on young people Article 5 min read 8 Sep 2023 Five ideas for reducing your food bill, while supporting your community Article 4 min read 10 Aug 2023 Game on: New Minecraft mission builds healthy communities one block at a time Media release 3 min read 20 Jun 2023 Future Healthy What's hiding in a vape? Media release 4 min read 6 Jun 2023 World-first trial in a breast screening service Media release 5 min read 31 May 2023 First of its kind Quit campaign and online hub urge Victorians to ‘See through the haze’ to ‘Get the facts on vaping’ Media release 5 min read 26 May 2023 Information for all funding applicants Resources and downloads 9 min read 23 May 2023 Young people take over Mildura in May Media release 3 min read 19 May 2023 VicHealth welcomes Federal Budget Media release 3 min read 9 May 2023 Federal Budget Quit and Cancer Council Victoria welcome new national approach Media release 3 min read 2 May 2023 VicHealth welcomes landmark reforms on vaping Media release 2 min read 2 May 2023 A Co-designed Youth Engagement Evaluation Framework Resources and downloads 2 min read 1 May 2023
