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Loneliness
01 Oct 2019
Loneliness and social isolation a growing health risk for young Australians
A new research report from health promotion foundation VicHealth and Swinburne University of Technology has found young Australians are experiencing alarming levels of loneliness and social isolation putting them at risk of social anxiety and depression.
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Workplace wellbeing
23 Nov 2018
Support for worker wellbeing in the Latrobe Valley
Businesses from across the Latrobe Valley are invited to come and learn how to boost their workers’ mental wellbeing at a free workshop hosted by the Victorian Workplace Mental Wellbeing Collaboration, a partnership between SuperFriend, VicHealth and WorkSafe Victoria.
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03 Oct 2018
Mental wellbeing impact of graduate employment delay costs Victoria up to $100m per year
A new report from VicHealth and Lateral Economics has found the delay in graduates finding full-time work is having a serious impact on their mental wellbeing, which is costing the state up to $100 million per year.
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Bright Futures
12 Sep 2018
Young regional Victorians face challenges to mental wellbeing
A new report from VicHealth, CSIRO’s Data61 and the National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) has revealed the toll a lack of access to opportunities and services is having on young regional Victorians’ mental wellbeing.
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- 18.12.2019 How women in Victoria are retiring with less than men … Geelong Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 07.12.2019 VicHealth CEO spreads healthy eating message … Sunraysia Daily (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 06.12.2019 Family violence stats rise, VicHealth chief visits, toy run, horse freed … Sunraysia Daily (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 04.12.2019 Kate O’Halloran Wins the 2019 VicHealth Award for Outstanding Reporting of Women’s Sport Photo by Richard McLeish Supremely awesome news, good people: journalist and Triple R broadcaster Kate O’Halloran has won the 2019...journalist and Triple R broadcaster Kate O’Halloran has won the 2019 VicHealth Award for Outstanding Reporting of Women’s Sport!...… Triple R - Melbourne Independent Radio - 102.7FM
- 04.12.2019 Campaign To Call Out Sexism And Disrespect A Winner - B&T An innovative, online campaign aimed at encouraging bystanders to take action against disrespect and sexism has won a prestigious VicHealth...bystanders to take action against disrespect and sexism has won a prestigious VicHealth award. The Doing Nothing Does Harm...… B&T
- 04.12.2019 Funding to get more people active The new round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program is now open. Community sports clubs can apply for an Active Club Grant of up to...get active. Applications close February 24. For more information or to apply online, visit...… Yarrawonga Chronicle
- 04.12.2019 GMHBA Stadium management without plan to ban plastics despite MCG pledge … Geelong Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 02.12.2019 Kellogg's, McDonald's and PepsiCo slammed in Parents' Voice Fame and Shame Awards 2019 Kellogg's, McDonald's and Pepsi are among the brands named and shamed in Parents' Voice Fame and Shame awards 2019. The organisation, a...history of taking up the charge to get more women and girls moving," VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio said of the 'Team Girls'...… 7NEWS.com.au
- 01.12.2019 McDonald's And Kellogg's Among Winners Of 'Junk Food' Fame And Shame Awards 2019 The national Fame and Shame Awards is run by an online network of parents who focus on improving the food and activity environments of...health professionals and was formed in 2004. It is supported by Diabetes Victoria, VicHealth and YMCA Victoria. Featured image:...… 10 Daily
- 29.11.2019 VicHealth CEO hopes help communities to reduce child and adolescent obesity … Bendigo Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 29.11.2019 16 Days of Activism – Maroondah says ‘no’ to violence against women Individuals and organisations in Maroondah are encouraged to join in a global campaign to help put a stop to violence against women. The...and responding to violence in our society,” she added. According to VicHealth, violence in the home is the biggest contributor to...… Maroondah City Council
- 27.11.2019 New round of VicHealth grants for women’s sports To encourage more girls and women to become involved in sports and physical activities, health promotion foundation, VicHealth will provide.... Clubs are encouraged to apply for Active Club Grants funding through the VicHealth website before 12pm on 24 February 2020....… The Shepparton Adviser
- 25.11.2019 Dr Preeya Alexander The Rainbow Plate Interview Are Our Kids Really Eating The Rainbow? We all know it's important to eat veggies, but now a leading Melbourne GP has discovered there's...Policy Coalition, established by the Cancer Council, Diabetes Victoria, Vic Health and The Global Obesity Centre at Deakin...… Female Magazine
- 25.11.2019 Active Club Grants Victoria VICTORIAN sporting clubs can now apply for the second round of funding opportunities through the state government's Active Club Grant...judged or not fit enough to participate in community sporting groups. VicHealth chief executive Dr Sandro Demaio said almost a...… Tatura Guardian
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