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World Congress on Public Health
Highlights from the 15th World Congress on Public Health
Those working to improve the health and wellbeing of communities can learn much from discussions at the 15th World Congress on Public Health, held recently in Melbourne with the theme of Voices, Vision, Action.
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VicHealth strategy
Physical activity, sport and walking: VicHealth’s Investment Plan (2014 to 2018)
To get more Victorians active including through sport and walking, VicHealth’s strategic approach focuses on making physical activity participation part of everyday living, and competitive and social sport.
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Healthy eating
Obesity and healthy eating in Australia
This evidence summary outlines current trends in obesity and healthy eating in Australia and Victoria. It also gives an overview of the impacts of an unhealthy diet, as well as barriers and enablers to changing the eating patterns of a population. It has been informed by recent research and policy documents.
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Access to water
Provision of drinking water fountains in public areas
This is a guide for councils on how they can enhance public drinking water facilities through the supply, access to and promotion of water fountains across a range of settings. This includes sports and recreation centres, commercial/retail areas, playgrounds, walking trails, schools, workplaces, open spaces and transport hubs.
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