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- 22.05.2019 Young people don't understand how texting can turn ugly, report says For Romy Harwood, the tipping point in her relationship came during a family dinner when she saw 15 text messages and 27 missed calls on...… ABC News
- 22.05.2019 One in seven young Australians say rape justified if women change their mind, study finds Survey data reveals attitudes of Australian youth on relationship control and gender roles… Australia News - The Guardian
- 22.05.2019 One in seven young people think men can force sex if a woman changes her mind … The Age (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 21.05.2019 Here's What Australians Are Getting Wrong About Consent “I knew it wasn’t OK but he didn’t see the big deal,” she said.… BuzzFeed_Australia
- 03.05.2019 Halt the salt in processed food 75% of the salt in the Australian diet comes from processed and packaged foods, and consumers are eating almost double the daily...… Food Processing
- 27.04.2019 New water stations installed at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium will be good for health, environment and hip pocket … Geelong Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 20.04.2019 Fast-food salt content alarms A local dietician has joined hordes of others in the fight against the huge amount of salt packed into children’s food. A joint study by...of others in the fight against the huge amount of salt packed into children’s food. A joint study by the George Institute for Global Health, VicHealth and the Heart Foundation found fast food meals targetted at children could contain enough salt… Tatura Guardian
- 18.04.2019 Top Spin encourages action against alcohol influencers An alarming number of Instagram’s most sought-after influencers featured alcoholic drinks in their posts without disclosing sponsorship...young people who like or follow alcohol brands on social media are twice as likely to drink at risky levels than those who don’t.” In response, VicHealth has launched a competition titled “Top Spin” which encourages young people to “call out” alc… Surf Coast Times
- 18.04.2019 Just 10 per cent of drinkers consume more than half the country’s booze One in 10 drinkers account for more than half of Australia’s annual alcohol consumption, new research has revealed. Researchers from...study by health promotion foundation VicHealth highlighted the lucrative but largely undeclared relationship between Australia’s top Instagram influencers and the alcohol industry. “The alcohol industry will use any tactics to sneak into the live… The New Daily
- 15.04.2019 The body inclusive bushwalking group changing plus size women's lives "My belly may jiggle and wobble, but give me a mountain and I’ll climb it with these strong legs of mine.”in Ocean Grove along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. Since founding her business in April 2016, she's attracted women aged 25 through to 70. VicHealth supported Richelle’s work to pilot a body-positive hiking group for women in 2017 as part of… Body+Soul
- 12.04.2019 Women smash the stereotypes Women in Moorabool Shire, Victoria, were encouraged to try new ways to get active as part of VicHealth’s inaugural This Girl Can Week in...work with VicHealth during This Girl Can Week to encourage local women and girls to smash the stereotypes holding them back from getting active and having a go. The week included a range of come and try activities to help women take that first an… Local Government Focus
- 12.04.2019 Facts point to harm fuelled by alcohol … The Australian (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 08.04.2019 Booze companies use online stars as VicHealth calls for social media marketing to be watered down … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 08.04.2019 LETTER: Women get involved without degradation … Sunraysia Daily (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 05.04.2019 'Fat chicks shouldn't wear lycra': the trauma of being heckled while exercising Tina McCarthy first plucked up the courage to get on a bike when she was in her mid-40s. Donning the requisite latex shorts, she and a...try my luck again about six years later, and I now have an amazing PT." Ms McCarthy's story is just one that reflects the survey that accompanies VicHealth's fitness campaign for women, This Girl Can Week. It aims to encourage more women to give… ABC News
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