Be Healthy

Be Healthy was created by VicHealth for people looking for information they can trust on the topics of healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellbeing and reducing harm from alcohol and tobacco products.

VicHealth is a Victorian Government Agency that works with experts, evidence and research in health promotion.

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Tips for parents

30 Sep 2020

Mental health and wellbeing tips for parents with teenagers

What’s tougher than parenting a teenager? Parenting a teenager during a global pandemic.

Healthy tips

29 Sep 2020

Tips for getting back on your bike and out walking

Make the most of your essential exercise outings during the coronavirus pandemic with these tips for cycling and walking while staying physically distant

healthy tips

24 Sep 2020

Why you need to keep your medical appointments during coronavirus

Before the coronavirus pandemic, going to hospital or your local GP for routine medical screenings or check-ups was a straightforward process. However, the pandemic is causing some Victorians to delay seeking what could be important and even life-saving medical assistance.

Keeping connected

16 Sep 2020

Social distancing is purely physical

With the most recent coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions comes a human response.

healthy tips

26 Aug 2020

How to be an LGBTIQ ally during coronavirus lockdown

With Stage 3 and 4 restrictions in place throughout Victoria, LGBTIQ communities and their allies must band together more than ever

healthy eating

25 Aug 2020

How to keep your cooking options open without panic buying

Popping out to the shops is not as simple as it once was, so having some pantry staples on hand will help you answer the question ‘what’s for dinner?’.

alcohol

20 Aug 2020

Drinking more during the pandemic? This could be why

It might shock you to learn that staying at home is not the only reason drinking habits have changed during coronavirus

mental wellbeing

18 Aug 2020

What I’ve learnt about mental health during the pandemic

I’m 21 years old and this is how I’m tackling the mental health challenges the pandemic has thrown at me.

This Girl Can Ambassador Brenda running in a park

healthy tips

07 Aug 2020

How to run without getting injured during coronavirus

Now more than ever, running could be your ticket to getting the regular exercise you need to help both your physical and mental health during coronavirus.