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Research
Racism, racial discrimination and child and youth health
Racism is a key driver of ill-health and health inequalities. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to racism’s harms. Intergroup attitudes, beliefs and behaviours are established in childhood, making this a priority time for action.
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Tools & resources
The art of community alcohol management
The art of community alcohol management guide has been developed by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) and VicHealth to explore what Victorian local government can do to prevent and minimise alcohol-related harm and create safe and healthier communities.
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Arts & Wellbeing
The arts and creative industries in health promotion
It has long been recognised that the arts, cultural sector and creative industries (the arts) can have a positive impact on people’s mental, physical and social health. It is also recognised that not all people have equal opportunities to engage in the arts due to factors including a lack of knowledge, support, familiarity, skills, cost, access, distance and apprehension to take part.
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Mental wellbeing
Masculinities and health
What does it mean to be a man in Australia? Research shows that the pressure on men to follow outdated stereotypes of masculinity is contributing to their anxiety, depression, risky drinking and violence against women. Encouragingly, most people support the idea that everyone will benefit if men can break free from harmful gender stereotypes.
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