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 World Health Summit Event Misinformationitis: the impact of tech on healthThere are lots of ways tech spreads harmful information and it can have a very real impact on our wellbeing and our health. Join us in an open, panel-led discussion on Wednesday 24 April as we learn how misinformation starts, why it spreads and what can be done about it? Don't miss out How to talk to your teen about vaping This guide can help you have a meaningful, non-threatening conversation with your teen about vaping. You won’t find a set of scripted questions – we don’t want to put words in your mouth. Instead, we’ll share:Conversation starters based on your teen’s vaping behaviour.Insights from our research about what your teen might be thinking and feeling, and what you can say to help. Go to the guide We've launched the Future Healthy Countdown 2030 Every year until 2030 we'll highlight the health and wellbeing of children and young people and propose pathways to ensure an equitable future for all. Learn more about this initiative Our 10 year strategy We're reshaping systems together for a healthier, fairer Victoria. Find out how we're evolving Latest Everything Topics All topics Commercial & economic systems Food systems Investments & partnerships Local government Neighbourhood & built systems Media Release Partner release Tips and ideas Medical research Update Misinformationitis: Leading experts and influencers tackle the impact of digital misinformation on our health Media release 4 min read 15 Apr 2024 Victorian tobacco retail licensing scheme commitment Media release 3 min read 28 Mar 2024 Tobacco prevention Partner release We must end vape menance Article 2 min read 22 Mar 2024 E-cigarettes (vaping) VicHealth welcomes proposed landmark e-cigarette legislation Media release 2 min read 21 Mar 2024 E-cigarettes (vaping) High inflation and implications for health Resources and downloads 1 min read 13 Mar 2024 New research reveals key insights to help tackle teen vaping Media release 5 min read 6 Mar 2024 E-cigarettes (vaping) Partner release Parents a secret weapon in tackling teen vaping, new research shows Media release 5 min read 22 Feb 2024 Influencing Gen Vape Summary Report Resources and downloads 2 min read 20 Feb 2024 Vaping conversation guide for parents Resources and downloads 14 min read 15 Feb 2024 E-cigarettes (vaping) Commercial & economic systems Why kids should be involved in lunch box prep Article 2 min read 15 Jan 2024 Be Healthy Audience General , Be Healthy Content Healthy Eating Food systems, Tips and ideas What young people are doing about vaping Article 8 min read 12 Jan 2024 E-cigarettes (vaping) Commercial & economic systems Victorian-first curriculum-aligned resources launched to help teachers and students learn about youth vaping harms Media release 4 min read 11 Jan 2024 Australia leads once again: VicHealth welcomes passing of globally groundbreaking tobacco legislation Media release 2 min read 6 Dec 2023 E-cigarettes (vaping) , Tobacco prevention Media Release Public health leaders praise moves to curb food industry’s misleading ‘no added sugar’ claims Media release 3 min read 4 Dec 2023 Healthy eating , Policy Partner release Future Healthy Countdown Research and publications 5 min read 28 Nov 2023 VicHealth welcomes landmark import ban on vaping Media release 2 min read 27 Nov 2023 E-cigarettes (vaping) Media Release