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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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Mandatory alcohol warning labels
Stronger pregnancy warning labels to protect Victorian children and families
Health promotion foundation VicHealth has commended the Victorian Government for protecting children from alcohol harm in voting for a visible pregnancy warning label on alcohol products.
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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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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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Top Spin
Under the influence promotion of alcoholic drinks rife on social media
New research from health promotion foundation VicHealth has revealed the murky nature of alcohol promotion on social media, with a lack of disclosed sponsorship common among Australia’s top ‘influencers’.
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Alcohol harm
29 drinks a session ok: Men’s perceptions of risky drinking putting them in harm’s way
New research from health promotion foundation VicHealth and Monash University has found Victorian men are underestimating the harm from heavy drinking, with some believing the health risks only begin at 30 drinks per session.
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- 16.12.2020 Youth, community activities buoyed by VicHealth funding … Bendigo Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 16.12.2020 Wimmera sporting and community groups receive funding from state government … The Wimmera Mail-Times (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
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