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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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Reducing harm from alcohol
Booze companies "get under our skin” say young Victorians
The first winners of an initiative from health promotion foundation VicHealth seeking to mobilise young Victorians around the sneaky tactics of booze companies say booze is ‘everywhere’ and Top Spin has ‘opened their eyes’ to how alcohol companies manipulate the way they drink.
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- 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 even more… 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 Melbourne… 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 Netball… 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 describes ‘nudge’… 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 isolation… 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 foundation’s… 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 Council. Have… 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 Victoria to… Shepparton News
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