Research & publications

How to co-design with young Victorians

Co-design is a participatory tool for problem-solving that brings those with technical expertise and lived experience together, on equal ground, to design solutions.

Australians' attitudes to violence against women

Findings from the 2017 NCAS (National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey) are now available

Females and physical activity

There are many barriers that reduce or stop women and girls from being active. The ‘fear of judgement’ is one such barrier common to all life stages. While this issue is complex, the good news is there are many steps that can be taken to help females overcome barriers to activity, so they can lead happier, healthier lives.

Exploring men’s risky drinking cultures

This report examines how Victorian men interact with alcohol, and what challenges they face when it comes to risky drinking.

Victorian participation in organised sport

This research summary provides a picture of participation in organised community sport in Victoria.

Alcohol Cultures Framework

This framework is a tool for those with an interest in changing risky drinking cultures to reduce harm from alcohol products

Feeling lonely? You’re not alone.

VicHealth’s Position on Women in Leadership Roles in Sport

Advancing gender equality in sport is a key priority of VicHealth.

Gender equality through the arts

This research explores how gender equality can be promoted through the arts and creative industries.

VicHealth Highlights 2017-18

VicHealth Highlights 2017-18 showcases our key achievements from the past financial year and presents the outcomes of some of our major investments.

Supplementary report: Disability

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 with disability.

Healthy choice: the easy choice

Building the Business Case: Healthier food & drink policies