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Partner Release
Teenagers to Take Over ABC Melbourne with help of VicHealth
The ABC has announced the 31 young winners of the inaugural Takeover Melbourne storytelling competition, a new initiative from the ABC in partnership with VicHealth, Resilient Melbourne and the Centre for Multicultural Youth, amplifying the voices of young Melburnians (aged 12 to 18 years).
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VicHealth and UNICEF to boost child wellbeing in Victoria
VicHealth is joining forces with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on an ambitious partnership to advocate for the protection of children's rights and better support kids in Victoria and beyond to enjoy healthy diets and grow up happy and strong.
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Unhealthy Food Marketing
High-sugar toddler milks overpriced, potentially harmful
VicHealth is calling for an end to aggressive marketing of toddler milk formulas, as new research reveals some products are up to four times more expensive than regular milk, but with more sugar and fewer key nutrients.
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Alcohol harm prevention
New campaign to help men at risk of alcohol harm in pandemic
A new Hello Sunday Morning and VicHealth campaign aims to reduce men’s risky drinking after research found middle-aged men were among the Victorians most at risk of harm from alcohol products during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Walk to School 2020
Families to get active on way to school as restrictions lift
As primary school kids in metro Melbourne join their regional peers in heading back to the classroom, AFL great Cameron Mooney and VicHealth are encouraging families in getting active on their commute with Walk to School 2020.
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In the news
- 12.11.2020 Junior footy carnival kicks off in the southern bayside … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 05.11.2020 New non-alcoholic brew lauded as post-workout treat — but experts are divided … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 05.11.2020 'Dangerous and expensive': Experts issue serious warning about toddler milks As parents, we just want the best for our kids. So sometimes that can mean we end up forking out the big bucks on "healthy" products they ...also offer less calcium," said Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth. "Despite this, manufacturers are using Instagram influencers, targeted… Kidspot.com.au
- 05.11.2020 Parents warned milk formula could be harming toddlers Parents have been warned toddler milk products sold in Australia could be harming their children. The products are often placed on ...The products are often placed on supermarket shelves beside infant formula, but VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio, says they’re only put there… 3AW - Australia
- 02.11.2020 Big ideas to keep the city moving As Melburnians get back on the road, experts predict traffic could rebound to worse than pre-COVID levels. How can we avoid a road ...the road space with cars when the limit is 30kmh.” A recent VicHealth study revealed two in three Victorians would ride more if bike lanes… Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
- 12.10.2020 Cats great Cameron Mooney encourages kids to walk to school … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 08.10.2020 Vulnerable Victorians become ‘collateral damage’ during fight against coronavirus … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 08.10.2020 Australian musicians open up about personal mental health challenges with the launch of SOUND CHECK VicHealth and Mushroom Group have joined forces to launch SOUND CHECK – a new platform featuring Australian musicians openly sharing their ...* During the first coronavirus lockdown of 2020, VicHealth conducted the VicHealth Coronavirus Victorian Wellbeing Impact...… Australian Arts Review
- 08.10.2020 SOUND CHECK: fostering a safe space for honest discussions of mental wellbeing in music An initiative developed by Mushroom Group and supported by VicHealth, SOUNDCHECK is facilitating open conversations around mental health ...health. SOUND CHECK is an initiative developed by Mushroom Group, supported by VicHealth, and is set to encourage artists to do ...… Beat Magazine
- 30.09.2020 Ausveg tells Aussies to eat more vegetables … Stock and Land
- 24.09.2020 Hidden sugars: Do you really know what you’re feeding your baby? … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 23.09.2020 Grants to help community get active Esther Lauaki Brimbank organisations are being invited to apply for up to $2.5 million in grants to support the physical and mental health ...financial insecurity and decreases in physical activity compared to February this year. VicHealth last week announced up to $2.5 ...… Brimbank & North West | Star Weekly
- 17.09.2020 'Covid brain' for Melbourne under coronavirus lockdown is 'very real' Wearing a dress backwards, losing your keys, and shoving a dim sim into your mask - many Drive listeners felt they were losing the plot ...many Drive listeners felt they were losing the plot under Melbourne's lockdown. VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio explains: "It is ...… ABC Radio Melbourne
- 16.09.2020 How to maintain your health during lockdown in Victoria VicHealth has released its coronavirus wellbeing study, which has examined the impact of COVID-19 on the health of Victorians. It comes ...social isolation or lack of connection. Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, joined Tom Elliott on Wednesday. He said keeping and ...… 3AW - Australia
- 16.09.2020 YIRRAMBOI and VicHealth bridging the arts and culture gap in regional Victoria Australia’s premiere First Nations celebration, YIRRAMBOI, is working toward to strengthening links with regional artists and audience, ..., visit: www.yirramboi.net.au To learn more about VicHealth, visit: www.vichealth.vic.gov.au for details. Image: ...… Australian Arts Review
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