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Alcohol harm prevention
29 Oct 2020
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
17 Jul 2020
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
28 May 2020
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
11 Oct 2019
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
08 Apr 2019
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
05 Mar 2019
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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- 06.12.2021 Reconnecting young people to sports clubs New research shows young people who swapped community sport for bike rides or other unstructured physical activities during COVID-19 ...the sport participation research project, funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth).… VicHealth
- 26.10.2021 WIN News Shepparaton reporting on the Big Connect – the first investment of VicHealth’s ground-breaking Future Healthy initiative Syndicated across Victoria, the piece introduces Community Champion James, features VicHealth spokesperson Liss Gabb and highlights new findings from a VicHealth survey of Victoria’s young people and parents.Community Champion James, features VicHealth spokesperson Liss Gabb and highlights new findings from a VicHealth survey of Victoria’s young… WIN News Shepparaton
- 26.10.2021 ‘Every conversation was about mental health’, young people rebuild Danica Meas, Ravi Teja and Coco Dwyer are among a group of young people advising VicHealth about strategies to help their cohort recover after the mental health strain of the pandemic.Ravi Teja and Coco Dwyer are among a group of young people advising VicHealth about strategies to help their cohort recover after the mental… The Age (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 25.10.2021 Prime 7 News Border TV interview with Future Healthy Community Champion Alannah McKeown Prime 7 News Border TV interview with Future Healthy Community Champion Alannah McKeown… Prime 7 News
- 04.10.2021 Meet Ravi, Community Champion for VicHealth’s ‘heathier future’ project Like many others, Ravi, a 26-year-old international student, moved to Melbourne from India, all by himself and without any family here.Victoria. We’ll then back those ideas, with the largest single health promotion investment of its kind, from VicHealth.” VicHealth CEO Dr… The Indiansun
- 26.07.2021 Arts Centre Melbourne announce Alter State a new major arts disability festival Photo Credit Tom Hoyle for Meremere by Movement of the Human Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria are excited to announce Alter ...is possible due to our strategic partnership with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) and project support from a range of… The Partae
- 24.07.2021 Great sports to try once you hit 30 (and beyond) If you thought your playing days were behind you, think again. A host of great sports can be enjoyed by people of all ages.outdoor exercise, the power of teamwork and the fun of games. VicHealth ambassador Natasha Korbut says there is a range of sports that are… House Of Wellness
- 22.07.2021 Proud2Play launches Parklife in support of the rainbow community Proud2Play have announced the launch of an exciting new program for the rainbow community which will see social sport sessions run across ...sessions run across five sites in Melbourne. Funded by a VicHealth Reimagining Health grant, the Proud2Play initiative will provide free and… Soccerscene
- 14.07.2021 New boats for canoe club The Yarrawonga Mulwala Amateur Canoe Club (YMACC) will add to its fleet of new kayaks after receiving two grants recently. The club ...healthy, affordable food. This much-needed funding from VicHealth aims to ensure local organisations can continue supporting our community… Yarrawonga Chronicle
- 17.06.2021 VicHealth’s 2021 Reimagining Health grant to benefit 280 local organisations June 17, 2021 ...food and be more physically active when restrictions allow." VicHealth Chief Executive Dr Sandro Demaio said local organisations, such as… Australasian Leisure Management
- 10.06.2021 Smartphone stories workshop coming to Cohuna Published on 10 June 2021 Budding filmmakers or those wanting to learn how to capture memorable moments with their smartphone are ...email [email protected] . Smartphone Stories is supported by VicHealth, the City of Port Philip, Cinespace and the Australian Council… Gannawarra Shire Council
- 27.05.2021 Victoria sees growth in sport participation among girls A growing body of research suggests participation in organised sports can lead to better academic performance and teach students important .... Professor Rochelle Eime, lead researcher of the study funded by VicHealth and Sport and Recreation Victoria, said the findings were an… The Educator Australia
- 11.05.2021 Leading the charge for health equity: a vibrant, engaged collection of tweeps As recently reported at Croakey, some wide-ranging suggestions for promoting health equity are proposed in a new publication from The ...proposed in a new publication from The Medical Journal of Australia, sponsored by VicHealth, titled ‘Australia in 2030: what is our path to… Croakey
- 06.04.2021 Big Alcohol and COVID-19: industry rules fail. Again. - InSight+ WE know some people are more likely to drink – and drink more – during times of uncertainty and stress. Unsurprisingly, the alcohol ...In a recent study led by the Global Obesity Centre at Deakin University and VicHealth, all COVID-19-related social media posts made by… Insight Plus
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