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Innovation Challenge: Physical Activity

01 Apr 2019

New funding to make gyms and sport centres less intimidating for women and get less active Victorians moving

New research from health promotion foundation VicHealth has found Victorian women are shunning the gym, with over half believing fitness centres and gyms are too intimidating.

This Girl Can Week

18 Mar 2019

Women called to jiggle minus judgement for This Girl Can Week

Victorian women are being encouraged to try something new and get active in all their red-faced, sweaty, jiggly glory as part of VicHealth’s inaugural This Girl Can Week kicking off on Monday 18 March.

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This Girl Can Victoria

18 Mar 2019

This Girl Can Week to address impact of shaming on women’s physical activity levels

New research from health promotion foundation VicHealth has revealed the devastating impact women’s experiences of judgement while exercising has on their capacity to begin or maintain physical activity.

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.

Unpack the salt

05 Mar 2019

Fast food kids' meals chock full of salt

New research has revealed the hidden toll that fast food kids’ meals can have on young children’s health. Some meals aimed at kids contain more than an entire day’s maximum recommended salt intake.

Pride Cup

27 Feb 2019

Victorian sporting CEOs unite to make a "Pledge of Pride"

For the very first time, CEOs of Victorian, team-based sporting organisations will stand together to make a “Pledge of Pride”.

VicHealth update

20 Feb 2019

CEO Jerril Rechter to depart VicHealth

Health promotion foundation VicHealth announced today that Chief Executive Officer Jerril Rechter will depart the organisation in March to take on the role as CEO of Basketball Australia.

Leading Thinkers

12 Feb 2019

International experts to share insights at gender equality summit

Business leaders and global experts will come together today to tackle the persistent challenge of gender inequality and how to move from talking about the issue to enacting change.

Active Club Grants

05 Feb 2019

New VicHealth grants to boost community sport

Health promotion foundation VicHealth will provide around half a million dollars in new funding to Victorian sports clubs in an effort to get more people across the state active and involved with their local club.

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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