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Healthy masculinities
22 Jul 2020
Trapped in the ‘man box’ – belief in outdated gender stereotypes biggest predictor of men using violence
New research released today has found young Australian men’s belief in rigid masculine stereotypes has a stronger impact on whether they will use violence, sexually harass women, or experience mental ill-health themselves, than other factors including their education levels, where they live or their cultural heritage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- 06.12.2021 Reconnecting young people to sports clubs New research shows young people who swapped community sport for bike rides or other unstructured physical activities during COVID-19 ...the sport participation research project, funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth).… VicHealth
- 26.10.2021 WIN News Shepparaton reporting on the Big Connect – the first investment of VicHealth’s ground-breaking Future Healthy initiative Syndicated across Victoria, the piece introduces Community Champion James, features VicHealth spokesperson Liss Gabb and highlights new findings from a VicHealth survey of Victoria’s young people and parents.Community Champion James, features VicHealth spokesperson Liss Gabb and highlights new findings from a VicHealth survey of Victoria’s young… WIN News Shepparaton
- 26.10.2021 ‘Every conversation was about mental health’, young people rebuild Danica Meas, Ravi Teja and Coco Dwyer are among a group of young people advising VicHealth about strategies to help their cohort recover after the mental health strain of the pandemic.Ravi Teja and Coco Dwyer are among a group of young people advising VicHealth about strategies to help their cohort recover after the mental… The Age (Licensed by Copyright Agency)
- 25.10.2021 Prime 7 News Border TV interview with Future Healthy Community Champion Alannah McKeown Prime 7 News Border TV interview with Future Healthy Community Champion Alannah McKeown… Prime 7 News
- 04.10.2021 Meet Ravi, Community Champion for VicHealth’s ‘heathier future’ project Like many others, Ravi, a 26-year-old international student, moved to Melbourne from India, all by himself and without any family here.Victoria. We’ll then back those ideas, with the largest single health promotion investment of its kind, from VicHealth.” VicHealth CEO Dr… The Indiansun
- 26.07.2021 Arts Centre Melbourne announce Alter State a new major arts disability festival Photo Credit Tom Hoyle for Meremere by Movement of the Human Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria are excited to announce Alter ...is possible due to our strategic partnership with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) and project support from a range of… The Partae
- 24.07.2021 Great sports to try once you hit 30 (and beyond) If you thought your playing days were behind you, think again. A host of great sports can be enjoyed by people of all ages.outdoor exercise, the power of teamwork and the fun of games. VicHealth ambassador Natasha Korbut says there is a range of sports that are… House Of Wellness
- 22.07.2021 Proud2Play launches Parklife in support of the rainbow community Proud2Play have announced the launch of an exciting new program for the rainbow community which will see social sport sessions run across ...sessions run across five sites in Melbourne. Funded by a VicHealth Reimagining Health grant, the Proud2Play initiative will provide free and… Soccerscene
- 14.07.2021 New boats for canoe club The Yarrawonga Mulwala Amateur Canoe Club (YMACC) will add to its fleet of new kayaks after receiving two grants recently. The club ...healthy, affordable food. This much-needed funding from VicHealth aims to ensure local organisations can continue supporting our community… Yarrawonga Chronicle
- 17.06.2021 VicHealth’s 2021 Reimagining Health grant to benefit 280 local organisations June 17, 2021 ...food and be more physically active when restrictions allow." VicHealth Chief Executive Dr Sandro Demaio said local organisations, such as… Australasian Leisure Management
- 10.06.2021 Smartphone stories workshop coming to Cohuna Published on 10 June 2021 Budding filmmakers or those wanting to learn how to capture memorable moments with their smartphone are ...email [email protected] . Smartphone Stories is supported by VicHealth, the City of Port Philip, Cinespace and the Australian Council… Gannawarra Shire Council
- 27.05.2021 Victoria sees growth in sport participation among girls A growing body of research suggests participation in organised sports can lead to better academic performance and teach students important .... Professor Rochelle Eime, lead researcher of the study funded by VicHealth and Sport and Recreation Victoria, said the findings were an… The Educator Australia
- 11.05.2021 Leading the charge for health equity: a vibrant, engaged collection of tweeps As recently reported at Croakey, some wide-ranging suggestions for promoting health equity are proposed in a new publication from The ...proposed in a new publication from The Medical Journal of Australia, sponsored by VicHealth, titled ‘Australia in 2030: what is our path to… Croakey
- 06.04.2021 Big Alcohol and COVID-19: industry rules fail. Again. - InSight+ WE know some people are more likely to drink – and drink more – during times of uncertainty and stress. Unsurprisingly, the alcohol ...In a recent study led by the Global Obesity Centre at Deakin University and VicHealth, all COVID-19-related social media posts made by… Insight Plus
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