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Partner release
Exposing predatory marketing to children by tobacco and e-cigarette companies
As part of World No Tobacco Day, the Victorian Government has commissioned Quit and partners, including the Royal Children’s Hospital, to develop a series of new resources highlighting how tobacco and e-cigarette industries target children.
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Alcohol delivery
Cowboy alcohol delivery services choose profits over safety
VicHealth is calling out the dangerous practices of on-demand alcohol delivery giants like UberEats and BWS Online after new research reveals these services fail to meet the basic safety standards of alcohol service.
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Unhealthy food marketing
Supermarkets pushing unhealthy food, putting profits above health of families: new study
VicHealth has backed Deakin University’s call for supermarkets to do more to encourage healthy eating, as new research reveals how major supermarkets heavily promote unhealthy food and drinks to shoppers.
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Partnership Grants
More Melburnians to access affordable fruit and veg, thanks to $150k funding boost
VicHealth and The Community Grocer are joining forces to give people facing disadvantage greater access to high-quality, affordable fruit and vegetables in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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New resource offers support to help smokers to quit
A new resource hub helping smokers to quit has been launched to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the coronavirus (COVID-19) physical distancing measures and ahead of the looming influenza season.
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Partner release
Health professionals and vegetable growers team up to increase fruit and vegetable intake
Australia’s leading health professionals and horticulture industry groups have teamed up to launch the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium, which brings together key organisations to collectively advocate for comprehensive action to address Australia’s complacency about eating fruits and vegetables.
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coronavirus
Footy stars unite to promote health and wellbeing during coronavirus
AFL and AFLW players are joining the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) in urging Victorians to help curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and take care of their mental and physical health through a new video series.
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Smoking and coronavirus
Quitline providing critical support to smokers at increased risk of coronavirus impacts
There is emerging evidence that people who smoke are likely to be more susceptible to infection with coronavirus and more likely to be more affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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- 05.11.2020 New non-alcoholic brew lauded as post-workout treat — but experts are divided … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 05.11.2020 'Dangerous and expensive': Experts issue serious warning about toddler milks As parents, we just want the best for our kids. So sometimes that can mean we end up forking out the big bucks on "healthy" products they ...also offer less calcium," said Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth. "Despite this, manufacturers are using Instagram influencers, targeted… Kidspot.com.au
- 05.11.2020 Parents warned milk formula could be harming toddlers Parents have been warned toddler milk products sold in Australia could be harming their children. The products are often placed on ...The products are often placed on supermarket shelves beside infant formula, but VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio, says they’re only put there… 3AW - Australia
- 02.11.2020 Big ideas to keep the city moving As Melburnians get back on the road, experts predict traffic could rebound to worse than pre-COVID levels. How can we avoid a road ...the road space with cars when the limit is 30kmh.” A recent VicHealth study revealed two in three Victorians would ride more if bike lanes… Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
- 12.10.2020 Cats great Cameron Mooney encourages kids to walk to school … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 08.10.2020 Vulnerable Victorians become ‘collateral damage’ during fight against coronavirus … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 08.10.2020 Australian musicians open up about personal mental health challenges with the launch of SOUND CHECK VicHealth and Mushroom Group have joined forces to launch SOUND CHECK – a new platform featuring Australian musicians openly sharing their ...* During the first coronavirus lockdown of 2020, VicHealth conducted the VicHealth Coronavirus Victorian Wellbeing Impact...… Australian Arts Review
- 08.10.2020 SOUND CHECK: fostering a safe space for honest discussions of mental wellbeing in music An initiative developed by Mushroom Group and supported by VicHealth, SOUNDCHECK is facilitating open conversations around mental health ...health. SOUND CHECK is an initiative developed by Mushroom Group, supported by VicHealth, and is set to encourage artists to do ...… Beat Magazine
- 30.09.2020 Ausveg tells Aussies to eat more vegetables … Stock and Land
- 24.09.2020 Hidden sugars: Do you really know what you’re feeding your baby? … Herald Sun (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 23.09.2020 Grants to help community get active Esther Lauaki Brimbank organisations are being invited to apply for up to $2.5 million in grants to support the physical and mental health ...financial insecurity and decreases in physical activity compared to February this year. VicHealth last week announced up to $2.5 ...… Brimbank & North West | Star Weekly
- 17.09.2020 'Covid brain' for Melbourne under coronavirus lockdown is 'very real' Wearing a dress backwards, losing your keys, and shoving a dim sim into your mask - many Drive listeners felt they were losing the plot ...many Drive listeners felt they were losing the plot under Melbourne's lockdown. VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio explains: "It is ...… ABC Radio Melbourne
- 16.09.2020 How to maintain your health during lockdown in Victoria VicHealth has released its coronavirus wellbeing study, which has examined the impact of COVID-19 on the health of Victorians. It comes ...social isolation or lack of connection. Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, joined Tom Elliott on Wednesday. He said keeping and ...… 3AW - Australia
- 16.09.2020 YIRRAMBOI and VicHealth bridging the arts and culture gap in regional Victoria Australia’s premiere First Nations celebration, YIRRAMBOI, is working toward to strengthening links with regional artists and audience, ..., visit: www.yirramboi.net.au To learn more about VicHealth, visit: www.vichealth.vic.gov.au for details. Image: ...… Australian Arts Review
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