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Healthy masculinities
Trapped in the ‘man box’ – belief in outdated gender stereotypes biggest predictor of men using violence
New research released today has found young Australian men’s belief in rigid masculine stereotypes has a stronger impact on whether they will use violence, sexually harass women, or experience mental ill-health themselves, than other factors including their education levels, where they live or their cultural heritage.
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Preventing violence against women
Royal Commission findings show critical importance of primary prevention of violence against women
VicHealth has welcomed the findings of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, which cited VicHealth’s role over the past 15 years in building evidence and developing programs, partnerships and policies to prevent violence against women in Victoria and beyond.
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Family violence
Minister's personal story will inspire family violence victims and survivors across the nation
VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter has commended Victoria’s Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Fiona Richardson, on sharing her own personal family violence story.
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Economic cost of violence
Violence against women costing Australia $21.6 billion a year
Violence against women and their children is costing Australia $21.6 billion each year, with Governments carrying more than a third of the cost burden; as shown in the report A high price to pay: the economic case for preventing violence against women released today.
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National Community Attitudes Survey
Many young people ready to attribute blame to victims and think tracking a partner is acceptable
One in five young Australians believe there are circumstances in which women bear part of the responsibility for sexual assault and nearly half (46%) agree that tracking a partner by electronic means without consent is acceptable.
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Responding to family violence: Australia's leading experts gather in Melbourne
Leading experts from across Australia are gathering in Melbourne today to share their insights and expertise ahead of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence in 2016.
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- 30.12.2021 Bendigo youngsters will be shown how to ride safely on the road in a two-day program … Bendigo Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 26.12.2021 Clunes circus gives lessons in leadership … The Courier (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 10.12.2021 GMHBA Healthy Heroes Nominated for VicHealth Award The GMHBA Healthy Heroes Grade 5/6 program is in contention for a prestigious health awardHeroes program has been nominated as a finalist for a prestigious VicHealth outstanding health promotion award for 2021. The Grade 5/6… Geelong Cats
- 09.12.2021 Maribyrnong Council’s Get Active! at home program nominated for award By Molly Magennis Maribyrnong council has been announced as a finalist in the 2021 health promotion awards. Council has been nominated ...pandemic and the 2020 bushfires,” he said. VicHealth chief executive Dr Sandro Demaio said more than 150 organisations and individuals were… Star Weekly
- 08.12.2021 This Girl Can campaign inspires more women than ever to get active … The Courier (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 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
- 04.12.2021 Lockdown sent active boys scurrying to their screens … Brisbane Times (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 29.11.2021 Keen tween ideas to boost youth health YOUNG people between the ages of ten and fourteen are set to become local government decision-makers.at public facilities and sports clubs owned by the City. Amongst the VicHealth evidence-based health promotion module work, they’ll be… timesnewsgroup
- 22.11.2021 'Everyone has the right to eat, no matter their circumstances': Students tackle food insecurity in Bendigo Tomas Dowler, Gemma Ritchie and Jordan Fitzgerald were part of the team to develop and launch the community cafe idea.(ABC News: Tyrone ...sprint" to address food insecurity for VicHealth ABC has launched the Victoria Gives campaign with Eaglehawk Community House to provide food… ABC News
- 21.11.2021 Female fitness feedback sought YOUNG women and girls from across the Shire are being encouraged to help take part in the creation of a new municipal Move Your Way program.space for all girls to participate. “Council would like to thank VicHealth for its support of the Move Your Way program in Golden Plains… timesnewsgroup
- 21.11.2021 Melbourne’s young storytellers The ABC and VicHealth have announced the winners of the 2021 Takeover Melbourne storytelling competition, showcasing the brightest young ...The ABC and VicHealth have announced the winners of the 2021 Takeover Melbourne storytelling competition, showcasing the brightest young… ABC News
- 07.11.2021 New opportunities for young people Tara Murray VicHealth will partner with organisations across the state to deliver more than 100,000 new opportunities for young people to ...an impact on their child enjoying good health. VicHealth chief executive Dr Sandro Demaio said The Big Connect will fund inclusive projects… Brimbank & North West | Star Weekly
- 01.11.2021 Experts declare war on Bendigo food insecurity crisis … Bendigo Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 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
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