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Stopping violence before it starts

04 May 2017

Stopping violence before it starts

Health promotion foundation VicHealth has welcomed the Victorian Government’s new strategy to prevent family violence before it starts.

GEAR receives national recognition

21 Sep 2016

World-first program to prevent violence against women receives national recognition

VicHealth’s world-first model for preventing violence against women, Generating Equality and Respect (GEAR), has won a prestigious national evaluation award.

Corporate

08 Jul 2016

New VicHealth Chair Appointed

Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the appointment of Fiona McCormack as the new Chair of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth).

Preventing violence against women

29 Mar 2016

Royal Commission findings show critical importance of primary prevention of violence against women

VicHealth has welcomed the findings of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, which cited VicHealth’s role over the past 15 years in building evidence and developing programs, partnerships and policies to prevent violence against women in Victoria and beyond.

Family violence

29 Mar 2016

Minister's personal story will inspire family violence victims and survivors across the nation

VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter has commended Victoria’s Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Fiona Richardson, on sharing her own personal family violence story.

Economic cost of violence

23 Nov 2015

Violence against women costing Australia $21.6 billion a year

Violence against women and their children is costing Australia $21.6 billion each year, with Governments carrying more than a third of the cost burden; as shown in the report A high price to pay: the economic case for preventing violence against women released today.

National Community Attitudes Survey

24 Sep 2015

Many young people ready to attribute blame to victims and think tracking a partner is acceptable

One in five young Australians believe there are circumstances in which women bear part of the responsibility for sexual assault and nearly half (46%) agree that tracking a partner by electronic means without consent is acceptable.

Family violence

14 Jul 2015

Responding to family violence: Australia's leading experts gather in Melbourne

Leading experts from across Australia are gathering in Melbourne today to share their insights and expertise ahead of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence in 2016.

Violence against women

29 Jun 2015

Royal Commission into Family Violence: significant and ongoing investment needed

Ongoing investment, an expansion of prevention programs and the adoption of a public health approach to reducing violence against women are among the recommendations contained in VicHealth's submission to Australia’s first Royal Commission into Family Violence.

03.05.2018 Screen agers and sleep woes CAPTION: New research has shows that the average Victorian teenager isn’t getting enough sleep thanks to smart phones, caffeine and stress,...… Surf Coast Times
29.04.2018 It’s time to ReThink the Drink The project will also be rolled out in Ballarat, Morwell and Geelong.… Bay Post (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
17.04.2018 When exercising, more than 50% of women worry about being judged, reveals study ‘This Girl Can’ campaign encourages women to get active Tina’s powering on a bike in her lycra, 54-year-old Sally throws a netball,...… The Indiansun
13.04.2018 Jan Juc surfer stars in campaign encouraging women to get active LISA may have spent her whole life around the water, but she didn’t have the confidence to pick up a surfboard...… The Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
13.04.2018 This girl definitely can WOMEN in Northern Victoria will be inspired to get active thanks to the powerful new campaign This Girl Can – Victorialaunched this week by...… The Shepparton Adviser

12.04.2018 Come-and-try night for fun version of hockey A new six-a-side version of hockey is being launched in Ballarat. Hockey Victoria will introduce J-Ball with a...… The Courier (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
11.04.2018 Deb v Doubt: Ballarat mum joins edgy campaign to get women jiggling | Video DEB Clark stared down her own doubt and fear of judgment in a year of training to do a handstand for her daughter....… The Courier (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
09.04.2018 Bystander research guides Victoria's family violence strategy Deakin research on the effectiveness of bystander intervention is underpinning a new campaign to reduce Victoria’s incidence of family...… Deakin University
09.04.2018 Underage drinkers getting 'smashed' on cider that 'looks and tastes' like soft drink A flavoured alcohol that offers eight standard drinks for as cheap as $4 could pose a serious risk of underage drinkers, experts are...… 9News
08.04.2018 How fear of judgment holds women back from exercise and sport A new campaign addresses the anxieties that prevent three in five Australian women from being active… The Guardian
07.04.2018 $4 for eight drinks: the rise of heavy cider among young drinkers For a cider, there isn't much flavour of apples or pears. It's more like a pre-mixed alcopop, say a bourbon and...… WAtoday.com.au (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
07.04.2018 No limits for girls when it comes to sport HERE’S a question for the women and girls of Sunraysia: when was the last time you chose not to take part in...… Sunraysia Daily (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
06.04.2018 Children need physical activity without extra pressure There has been a lot of sport in the news lately. From the cricketers to the Commonwealth Games, our interest in...… The Australian (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
02.04.2018 A light bulb moment? Get funding Health promotion foundation VicHealth is challenging sports organisations and local councils to develop new ideas to get Victorians active...… Mysportslink
31.03.2018 Screen-addicted teenagers putting health at risk AUSSIE teens are getting nowhere near enough exercise as they refuse to get off their phones and get moving.… The Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency)

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Media releases

Select a category from the drop-down menu above to filter results.

Stopping violence before it starts

Stopping violence before it starts

GEAR receives national recognition

World-first program to prevent violence against women receives national recognition

Corporate

New VicHealth Chair Appointed

Preventing violence against women

Royal Commission findings show critical importance of primary prevention of violence against women

Family violence

Minister's personal story will inspire family violence victims and survivors across the nation

Economic cost of violence

Violence against women costing Australia $21.6 billion a year

National Community Attitudes Survey

Many young people ready to attribute blame to victims and think tracking a partner is acceptable

Family violence

Responding to family violence: Australia's leading experts gather in Melbourne

Violence against women

Royal Commission into Family Violence: significant and ongoing investment needed

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