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Partner Release
09 Jul 2014
Documentary series celebrates cultural diversity and love of food
CuriousWorks, in association with VicHealth, have launched the final episode in the first series of Meet+Eat; an online documentary series celebrating diversity through sharing food and sharing stories.
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Reducing race discrimination
27 Jun 2014
Benchmarking study reveals benefits of cultural diversity programs
A benchmarking University of Melbourne survey funded by VicHealth as part of a trial community intervention has found that one in five primary and high school students said they were targets of racism at school on a daily basis.
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Reducing race discrimination
12 Jun 2014
Racism in healthcare linked to poor mental health
Experiencing racism in health settings may have a stronger negative influence on the mental health of Aboriginal Australians than experiencing racism anywhere else, a survey led by the University of Melbourne has found.
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Partner Release
25 Feb 2014
Talking Difference in Geelong
The Talking Difference Portable Studio, created by the Immigration Museum (Museum Victoria) and VicHealth, and designed to facilitate conversation about cultural difference, will open at Geelong Regional Library Corporation’s Corio library on Monday, March 3, 2014.
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- 15.02.2021 Shepparton’s first Grass Snippets session a success Shepparton's all abilities playground hosted the first of eight Grass Snippets sessions earlier this month, welcoming women from South ...refugees in Shepparton. Funded by Greater Shepparton City Council and VicHealth, the sessions are delivered by Project Partnerships as part… The Riverine Herald
- 15.02.2021 Mums on a mission Mums of the Hills members Kate, Hugo, Sophie, Nessa, Belinda Young, Nicole, Anna and Willa 228120_03 Purchase this photo from Pic ...and grandmothers to attend. The events, made possible through a VicHealth Reimagining Health grant, are split into categories with three… Mount Evlyn Mail
- 08.02.2021 Connecting south-west youth to the community through sport … The Standard (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 13.01.2021 Minus18 Receives $40,000 For Queer Youth Health Initiatives The Victorian government has announced that LGBTQI youth advocacy group Minus18 is the recipient of a $40,000 grant as part of its ...Minus18 is the recipient of a $40,000 grant as part of its VicHealth: Reimagining Health grants initiative. The charity said that the money… Star Observer
- 26.12.2020 Expert tips for New Year's resolutions during COVID-19 … Prevention (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 21.12.2020 Benalla Rovers receive funding to offer healthy meals Benalla Rovers Soccer Club has been approved for funding through the VicHealth Reimagining Health Grants program.for many in our local communities,” Ms Ryan said. “These VicHealth grants will support residents hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic to… Deniliquin Pastoral Times
- 17.12.2020 Food security program receives funding boost The Common Ground Project will receive $50,000 in VicHealth funding to support residents hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Common ...The Common Ground Project will receive $50,000 in VicHealth funding to support residents hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Common Ground… timesnewsgroup
- 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)
- 15.12.2020 8 best types of exercise to do outside this summer If you’d rather exercise in the great outdoors than in the gym, here are eight great ways to get your heart pumping.– they’re just coordinated exercises,” says Natasha, an ambassador for VicHealth’s This Girl Can campaign. “They’re outside and normally… House Of Wellness
- 09.12.2020 Victorians less satisfied with life, less connected to others in coronavirus second wave In the shadows of North Melbourne's social housing estates, a group of young African footballers are laughing while being put through their ...cent when the state's first set of lockdown rules began. VicHealth chief executive Sandro Demaio said the results showed there had been "a… ABC News
- 07.12.2020 Under the radar: predatory digital marketing practices targeting kids - InSight+ AS a society, we have a duty of care to look after the wellbeing of our children. It’s why we install fences around backyard pools, put ...and healthily online as off. Dr Sandro Demaio is the CEO of VicHealth. Jane Martin is the Executive Manager of the Obesity Policy Coalition… Insight Plus
- 03.12.2020 This Girl Can Week in full swing City of Greater Geelong is partnering up with the Victorian division of This Girl Can, a powerful campaign designed to promote, encourage, ...of being happy, that alone doesn’t create the motivation to exercise. VicHealth research in 2016 revealed that fear of judgement was the… timesnewsgroup
- 02.12.2020 Regional Arts Victoria announces first round of young artists for Creative Leaders 2021 … The Standard (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 01.12.2020 VicHealth and Burnet Institute research highlights impact of COVID-19 on young Australians’ mental wellbeing December 1, 2020A new survey from VicHealth and Burnet Institute highlights the significant impact of COVID-19 on the mental wellbeing of young Australians.… Australasian Leisure Management
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