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coronavirus

07 Apr 2020

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.

Smoking and coronavirus

03 Apr 2020

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).

VicHelth update

25 Mar 2020

COVID-19 VicHealth Update: 25 March 2020

Everyone at VicHealth is working hard to ensure our health promotion operations continue amid the unprecedented challenges of the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation in Victoria.

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Partner release

12 Mar 2020

Teenagers set to take over Melbourne's key institutions

The ABC is calling on year 10 students across greater Melbourne (and those of equivalent age outside formal education) to share a story about their life through a new ABC initiative, the Takeover Melbourne Competition.

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Salt Awareness Week

11 Mar 2020

'Lightly salted' kale chips crowned saltiest snack

While Australians may think veggie savoury snacks are healthier options, new research shows some products are hiding alarming amounts of salt that could be damaging their health. What's more, supermarket shoppers should treat the marketing claims on these products with caution as the highest and lowest veggie snacks both claimed to be 'lightly salted’.

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Gender equality

05 Mar 2020

Gender equality good for everyone's health - not just women

In the lead up to International Women’s Day VicHealth is calling for increased action on gender inequality to improve the health of all Australians.

This Girl Can Victoria

01 Mar 2020

#FITSPO a flop at inspiring women to get active: New This Girl Can campaign focuses on the feeling not the scales

While it might be popular on Instagram, new research from health promotion foundation VicHealth has found most Victorian women are turned off exercise by images of taut and toned #FITSPO influencers.

Kids in unifrom arriving at primary school

Reducing childhood obesity

25 Feb 2020

Ineffective industry code won’t protect kids from unhealthy food ads

VicHealth is calling for government regulation to protect students from unhealthy food marketing around schools after a new voluntary industry led code was announced yesterday.

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Walk to School results 2019

13 Feb 2020

Record number of Victorian students walking to school

VicHealth’s Walk to School month 2019 has helped shift parents’ attitudes around the health and social benefits of active travel for kids, new research has found.

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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