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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
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
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
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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In the news
- 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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