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Innovation Challenge Physical Activity

18 Jul 2019

On your bike: new projects open up sport to more Victorians

Children with autism will have the opportunity to learn how to safely ride bikes as part of a new VicHealth program aiming to make sport fun and accessible for all Victorians, including those with disability.

CEO Update

05 Jul 2019

Dr Sandro Demaio appointed VicHealth CEO

Doctor and public health advocate Dr Sandro Demaio will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth).

Partner release

01 Jul 2019

Victorian Sport and Recreation is On Board

The Victorian government is continuing to lead the charge when it comes to gender equality in sport and recreation and our peak bodies have demonstrated their ongoing commitment to drive positive change.

VicHealth Awards

01 Jul 2019

Nominations now open for VicHealth Awards

Organisations helping Victorians and their communities to live longer, happier and healthier lives are encouraged to nominate in the 2019 VicHealth Awards.

Active Club Grants

25 Jun 2019

Local club grants bring women into the game

Less active Victorians will have more opportunities to get active in community sport thanks to over $750,000 in funding from health promotion foundation VicHealth’s latest funding round.

Gender Equality through Arts

19 Jun 2019

Tackling Gender Inequality Through The Arts

Artists, game-developers and performers are teaming up with their local councils to promote gender equality in their communities thanks to more than $630,000 in VicHealth funding.

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Bright Futures Challenge

04 Jun 2019

A Bright Future for young Victorians

Six Victorian local councils will share in over $500,000 to help young people develop the skills and connections they need to manage life’s challenges as part of a new VicHealth initiative.

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Partner Release - Daily smoking figure falls across the board

29 May 2019

Smoking prevalence reaches landmark 10% figure in Victoria

Data from Cancer Council Victoria’s Victorian Smoking & Health Survey 2018 show that just one in ten Victorian adults now report being daily smokers, with significant decreases in smoking seen across regional Victoria and in communities with socioeconomic disadvantage.

NCAS Youth Report

22 May 2019

Young Australians confused about consent and control in the age of Tinder and Snapchat

A major new research study has found a disturbing number of young Australians blame women for being raped and having their nude images shared without consent.

24.02.2020 The Age dominates 2019 Quill Award nominations … Brisbane Times (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
21.02.2020 Cardinia an unhealthy ‘food swamp’ By Mitchell Clarke The Cardinia shire is one of the state’s unhealthiest “food swamps”, according to new data out of Deakin...Ms Needham to begin working alongside health promotion foundation VicHealth. VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio said local...… Pakenham Gazette - Star Community
20.02.2020 Melbourne’s healthiest and unhealthiest food areas revealed … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
19.02.2020 New u10 and 12 all-girl competitions The Cobram Junior Soccer Association is inviting all interested female players aged 4-14 from the Yarrawonga, Cobram and Finley regions and...chance to play and develop at their own pace,” he said. “The VicHealth Active Club grant means that we can now better support an...… The McIvor Times
06.02.2020 Vic Health chief executive met with Latrobe Health advocate in Morwell on Friday to discuss the needs of Latrobe Valley residents … Latrobe Valley Express (Licensed by Copyright Agency)

30.01.2020 Fast action needed on fast food marketing VicHealth and the Obesity Policy Coalition have called for higher standards in fast food marketing after new research revealed how...… PSnews
27.01.2020 Arts Centre Melbourne’s CEO awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) The CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne, Claire Spencer AM has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the field of performing arts in...Australia Martin Seligman award for Arts Wellbeing Collective, and was a VicHealth Award finalist for consecutive years in the...… tagg
26.01.2020 Health experts call for crackdown on junk food ads targeting kids and teens From cheeseburgers to milkshakes, new research has revealed that junk food ads manipulate teens into eating unhealthy food, prompting...a crackdown on fast food marketing that targets teens and kids. VicHealth and the Obesity Policy Coalition called for a...… The New Daily
21.01.2020 Free online workshop to help Shepparton women get active Greater Shepparton City Council, VicHealth and La Trobe University will partner to livestream a free workshop from female sporting...Greater Shepparton City Council, VicHealth and La Trobe University will partner to livestream a free workshop from female sporting… Shepparton News
21.01.2020 VicHealth calls for higher standards on fast food marketing to teenagers and children January 21, 20202018 - Health promotion efforts lauded at VicHealth Awards 5th December 2018 - VicHealth campaign promoting physical...… Australasian Leisure Management
17.01.2020 AFLW stars headline VicHealth This Girl Can campaign event in Eltham … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
07.01.2020 What Do You Do: Kate O’Halloran Discusses her Sports Journalism Career Kate O’Halloran has carved a life for herself out of sport. The captain of the boys cricket team growing up, Kate went on to play at a...Sports Editor at The Guardian. She also recently won the 2019 VicHealth Award for Outstanding Reporting of Women’s Sport in...… Triple R - Melbourne Independent Radio - 102.7FM
27.12.2019 Breakers down barriers to sport Part of #ThisGippyGirlCan, the Bass Coast Breakers easily accessible social football activity has been recognised as one of the best...THE Bass Coast Breakers social football has been nominated among VicHealth Active Recreation Initiatives of the Year. With the aim...… South Gippsland Sentinel Times
20.12.2019 Sugar-stacked soft drinks cheaper at Christmas … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
18.12.2019 How women in Victoria are retiring with less than men … Geelong Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)

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