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Partner release
Exposing predatory marketing to children by tobacco and e-cigarette companies
As part of World No Tobacco Day, the Victorian Government has commissioned Quit and partners, including the Royal Children’s Hospital, to develop a series of new resources highlighting how tobacco and e-cigarette industries target children.
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Alcohol delivery
Cowboy alcohol delivery services choose profits over safety
VicHealth is calling out the dangerous practices of on-demand alcohol delivery giants like UberEats and BWS Online after new research reveals these services fail to meet the basic safety standards of alcohol service.
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Unhealthy food marketing
Supermarkets pushing unhealthy food, putting profits above health of families: new study
VicHealth has backed Deakin University’s call for supermarkets to do more to encourage healthy eating, as new research reveals how major supermarkets heavily promote unhealthy food and drinks to shoppers.
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Partnership Grants
More Melburnians to access affordable fruit and veg, thanks to $150k funding boost
VicHealth and The Community Grocer are joining forces to give people facing disadvantage greater access to high-quality, affordable fruit and vegetables in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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New resource offers support to help smokers to quit
A new resource hub helping smokers to quit has been launched to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the coronavirus (COVID-19) physical distancing measures and ahead of the looming influenza season.
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Partner release
Health professionals and vegetable growers team up to increase fruit and vegetable intake
Australia’s leading health professionals and horticulture industry groups have teamed up to launch the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium, which brings together key organisations to collectively advocate for comprehensive action to address Australia’s complacency about eating fruits and vegetables.
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coronavirus
Footy stars unite to promote health and wellbeing during coronavirus
AFL and AFLW players are joining the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) in urging Victorians to help curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and take care of their mental and physical health through a new video series.
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Smoking and coronavirus
Quitline providing critical support to smokers at increased risk of coronavirus impacts
There is emerging evidence that people who smoke are likely to be more susceptible to infection with coronavirus and more likely to be more affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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- 20.02.2020 Melbourne’s healthiest and unhealthiest food areas revealed … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 19.02.2020 New u10 and 12 all-girl competitions The Cobram Junior Soccer Association is inviting all interested female players aged 4-14 from the Yarrawonga, Cobram and Finley regions and...chance to play and develop at their own pace,” he said. “The VicHealth Active Club grant means that we can now better support an...… The McIvor Times
- 06.02.2020 Vic Health chief executive met with Latrobe Health advocate in Morwell on Friday to discuss the needs of Latrobe Valley residents … Latrobe Valley Express (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 30.01.2020 Fast action needed on fast food marketing VicHealth and the Obesity Policy Coalition have called for higher standards in fast food marketing after new research revealed how...… PSnews
- 27.01.2020 Arts Centre Melbourne’s CEO awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) The CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne, Claire Spencer AM has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the field of performing arts in...Australia Martin Seligman award for Arts Wellbeing Collective, and was a VicHealth Award finalist for consecutive years in the...… tagg
- 26.01.2020 Health experts call for crackdown on junk food ads targeting kids and teens From cheeseburgers to milkshakes, new research has revealed that junk food ads manipulate teens into eating unhealthy food, prompting...a crackdown on fast food marketing that targets teens and kids. VicHealth and the Obesity Policy Coalition called for a...… The New Daily
- 21.01.2020 Free online workshop to help Shepparton women get active Greater Shepparton City Council, VicHealth and La Trobe University will partner to livestream a free workshop from female sporting...Greater Shepparton City Council, VicHealth and La Trobe University will partner to livestream a free workshop from female sporting… Shepparton News
- 21.01.2020 VicHealth calls for higher standards on fast food marketing to teenagers and children January 21, 20202018 - Health promotion efforts lauded at VicHealth Awards 5th December 2018 - VicHealth campaign promoting physical...… Australasian Leisure Management
- 17.01.2020 AFLW stars headline VicHealth This Girl Can campaign event in Eltham … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 07.01.2020 What Do You Do: Kate O’Halloran Discusses her Sports Journalism Career Kate O’Halloran has carved a life for herself out of sport. The captain of the boys cricket team growing up, Kate went on to play at a...Sports Editor at The Guardian. She also recently won the 2019 VicHealth Award for Outstanding Reporting of Women’s Sport in...… Triple R - Melbourne Independent Radio - 102.7FM
- 27.12.2019 Breakers down barriers to sport Part of #ThisGippyGirlCan, the Bass Coast Breakers easily accessible social football activity has been recognised as one of the best...THE Bass Coast Breakers social football has been nominated among VicHealth Active Recreation Initiatives of the Year. With the aim...… South Gippsland Sentinel Times
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