Health Promotion Research and Publications

Health equity

07 Aug 2019

VicHealth Health Equity Strategy 2019–2023

Some people face greater barriers than others to enjoying a healthy life. That’s why VicHealth has a focus on health equity throughout our work.

Arts & wellbeing

07 Aug 2019

VicHealth Arts Strategy 2019-2023

Participating in the arts has multiple benefits for health and wellbeing: it reduces social isolation, strengthens community connection and builds self-esteem, as people pursue creative activity alone or in groups.

VICHEALTH STRATEGY

07 Aug 2019

VicHealth Action Agenda for Health Promotion 2019–23

VicHealth’s Action Agenda Framework summarises the approach to our work over the next four years.

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consensus statement

18 Jul 2019

A Healthier Start for Victorians

This consensus statement outlines practical recommendations to the Victorian Government to turn the tide on obesity. The focus is on children and young people to give them the best chance for a healthier start to life.

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Health promotion

03 Jul 2019

Health Promotion Insights Events

VicHealth’s Health Promotion Insights events are a series of thought-provoking discussions about topics important to the health and wellbeing of Victorians.

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Resources

11 Jun 2019

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.

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Violence against women

21 May 2019

Australians' attitudes to violence against women

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

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Female participation in sport

29 Mar 2019

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.