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Active Club Grants
New Vichealth grants get the community moving through sport
Health promotion foundation VicHealth will provide $500,000 in new funding to Victorian sports clubs in an effort to get more people across the state physically active to improve their health and wellbeing.
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This Girl Can Victoria
Victorian women empowered to pedal with Cadel this summer
Victorian women are urged to get active and experience the state’s world famous coastline on their bikes as part of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, set to take place from 30 January – 2 February 2020.
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Healthy drinks options
Museums Victoria To Phase Out All Sugary Drinks
Children across Victoria will enjoy healthier drink options at all Museums Victoria venues as soon as next month, as part of a groundbreaking new initiative from Museums Victoria and VicHealth to improve the health and wellbeing of young children.
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Alcohol drinking cultures
Hospitality drinking culture key focus of new investment
A new VicHealth, Monash University and Chisholm Institute campaign will tackle the heavy drinking culture amongst male hospitality workers, as research reveals they are more likely to drink at high levels than other social groups.
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Loneliness
Loneliness and social isolation a growing health risk for young Australians
A new research report from health promotion foundation VicHealth and Swinburne University of Technology has found young Australians are experiencing alarming levels of loneliness and social isolation putting them at risk of social anxiety and depression.
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In the news
- 10.11.2019 Green youngsters get a feel for bowls … Sunraysia Daily (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 10.11.2019 Local projects named finalists in 2019 VicHealth Awards … Geelong Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 10.11.2019 Loneliness can strike in even the busiest of cities … The Age (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 08.11.2019 Walk To School Month a Huge Success! The VicHealth and Mansfield Shire Council Walk to School program has wrapped up for its sixth consecutive year. This year has seen even...The VicHealth and Mansfield Shire Council Walk to School program has wrapped up for its sixth consecutive year. This year has seen...… Mansfield Shire Council
- 07.11.2019 Melbourne Museum Scienceworks and Immigration Museum consign soft drinks to history … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 07.11.2019 Cooking up spotlight on region's healthy work … The Courier (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 06.11.2019 Pupils lace up their walking shoes Students of Lynbrook’s Saint Francis De Sales Primary School have put their best foot forward when it comes to healthy habits and keeping...morning of Thursday 31 October students walked to school as part of VicHealth’s Walk to School program where they were greeted by...… Cranbourne News - Star Community
- 05.11.2019 Sports grants boost The growth of female sports participation is set to bring a financial windfall for several local clubs, after a state government funding...a state government funding announcement last week. As part of the latest VicHealth Active Sports grants program, the Bacchus Marsh...… Star Weekly
- 01.11.2019 Canteen gets a healthy nudge Healthy canteen options were a hit at Brighton Soccer Club over winter with more people choosing water over soft drinks and taking...Partnership to trial VicHealth’s Healthy Choice Nudge Program at the Brighton Soccer Club over three weekends. VicHealth...… https://www.nationaltribune.com.au
- 31.10.2019 Our Watch CEO: Keeping women safe is crucial ahead of next week … Cairns Post (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 31.10.2019 Reports highlight social isolation and loneliness Social isolation and loneliness are significant health and wellbeing issues that can be harmful to mental and physical health. Two reports...snapshot of the Swinburne research or get the full research report from Vic Health. Ways to Wellness A program to address social...… Queensland Mental Health Commission
- 31.10.2019 Six grant winners … Sunraysia Daily (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 30.10.2019 Local students lace up their walking shoes Mitchell Shire Council joined VicHealth in its mission to increase children’s physical activity as part of the health promotion...Mitchell Shire Council joined VicHealth in its mission to increase children’s physical activity as part of the health promotion...… The Corowa Free Press
- 30.10.2019 Walk to School Published on 30 October 2019 Primary school students from across the Pyrenees Shire have been involved in Walk to School this month. There..., drink bottles, stickers and certificates up for grabs! This VicHealth initiative is proudly supported by the Pyrenees Shire...… Pyrenees Shire Council
- 23.10.2019 Best foot forward for school A renewed push encouraging children to walk, ride or scoot to school is taking place this month, with animal prints and distance markers...prints and distance markers installed on pavements near schools. VicHealth has increased funding to local governments across...… Shepparton News
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