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Young people shaking hands

Spotlight on wellbeing

18 Sep 2018

Bright Futures: Young people in rural and regional Victoria

These are the findings from conversations with young people living in rural and regional areas in Victoria to understand their views on the five megatrends that are predicted to impact the health and wellbeing of young Victorians over the next 20 years.
Man and woman smoking

Ongoing research projects

31 Jul 2018

Research to reduce the harms from tobacco

VicHealth is funding projects which aim to reduce the harms from tobacco and help more Victorians live smokefree.
Two male tradies in fluro vests drinking pots of beer at the pub

Reducing harm from alcohol

26 Jul 2018

Exploring the drinking cultures of middle aged and older Victorians

This research provides information on drinking behaviours of Generation X and Baby Boomers in sports bars, the construction industry and rural and remote areas.
Man picking tomatoes

Healthy eating

07 Jun 2018

Australian food supply scenarios: Implications for policy and practice

This research project explores policy interventions to protect Australia’s food security in the face of increasing environmental sustainability challenges.
Woman talking to an audience

(En)countering resistance

27 Apr 2018

13 steps to tackle gender discrimination

This practical guide draws together some effective strategies and tools to prepare for and respond to backlash and resistance to gender equality initiatives.
Young girl asleep in bed

Mental wellbeing

23 Apr 2018

Sleep and mental wellbeing

Across all age groups, poor sleeping patterns have been linked to poorer current and future mental health.
Two girls playing tennis

Participation in sport

17 Apr 2018

Participation versus performance

Managing (dis)ability, gender and cultural diversity in junior sport.
Boy drinking water on soccer field

Water in sport

05 Apr 2018

Water: The clear winner in junior sport

Water is the drink of choice for health and sports performance benefits, especially for juniors.
A female factory worker

Violence against women

29 Mar 2018

More than ready: Bystander action to prevent violence against women

A program of research that aims to improve our understanding of community and organisational capacity for bystander action to prevent violence against women in Victoria.
Two women laughing

Indicators Survey 2015

07 Mar 2018

Supplementary report: Gender

The VicHealth Indicators Survey is a Victorian population-level survey conducted every four years. Selected findings from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2015 were published in 2016. This report provides a closer look at the health and wellbeing of surveyed respondents based on their gender.
Sir Gustav Nossal (second from left) was an inspired choice to lead VicHealth’s first Board. He is pictured here celebrating VicHealth’s first anniversary in 1988 with Shadow Health Minister Mark Birrell (left), CEO Rhonda Galbally and Health Minister David White (right).

PROMOTING VICTORIANS’ HEALTH

06 Mar 2018

30 years of VicHealth book

Since 1987, VicHealth has been a pioneer in health promotion. In 2017 we celebrate a 30-year legacy that has changed health promotion across the world.
Man looking at pre-packaged food in supermarket

Healthy eating

26 Feb 2018

Healthy eating strategy 2017–2019

VicHealth believes in promoting healthy eating through partnerships and leading innovative initiatives across Victoria. Enabling more Victorians to enjoy a healthy diet will result in substantial gain across communities.