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A world-first health promotion foundation, VicHealth focuses on promoting good health and preventing chronic disease. 

Our pioneering work includes creating and funding world-class interventions; conducting vital research to advance Victoria’s population health; producing and supporting public campaigns to promote a healthier Victoria; and providing transformational expertise and insights to government. 

We work with all levels of government, across political parties and communities, and a range of sectors across health, sports, research, education, the arts and media.

 

VicHealth’s Patrons are:

Patron-in-Chief

Her Excellency the Hon. Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria
 

Patrons

Professor Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal  

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Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.

This website may contain images, names and voices of deceased people.

VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

 

Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more