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 What your kids see on social media that you don't Our research, in partnership with Quit, reveals the unethical tactics the e-cigarette industry is harnessing to influence young people into thinking vaping is glamorous or cool. Take me to the research 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 Our 10 year strategy We're reshaping systems together for a healthier, fairer Victoria. Find out how we're evolving 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 Walk to school Wellbeing economy Young people & wellbeing Young people and resilience Youth engagement Update This Girl Can Week returns to support mums to make time for movement Media release 4 min read 9 Oct 2023 Bad Vapefluence: Teaching kids to hide vapes from parents & making vaping glamourous Media release 4 min read 25 Sep 2023 A note from our CEO on the upcoming referendum Media release 2 min read 19 Sep 2023 How vaping advertisers target young people Research and publications 7 min read 15 Sep 2023 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 Tobacco prevention, E-cigarettes (vaping) , Tobacco prevention 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