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Mental wellbeing

01 Jan 2005

A Plan for Action 2005–2007: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing

VicHealth's second mental health promotion plan has been designed not only to guide our work in mental health promotion, but also as a resource for those across a range of sectors who are seeking to maximise opportunities to promote mental health and wellbeing in their programs, policies and practices.
Culturally-diverse woman learning how to work at a supermarket

Mental Health and Work

01 Jan 2005

Access to Economic Resources as a determinant of mental health and wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Summary Sheet: Access to Economic Resources as a determinant of mental health and wellbeing.
Family holding hands and running in a circle

Arts and social connection

01 Oct 2004

Health in Public Space: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing through the Arts and Environment Scheme

This report includes a detailed description and key learnings of the Arts and Environment Scheme within the context of mental health promotion.
A female construction worker with her male colleagues

Mental wellbeing

01 Jun 2004

VicHealth Mental Health Promotion Evidence Review

In 2003 the Sydney Health Projects Group was commissioned to undertake a review of the literature pertaining to the VicHealth Mental Health Promotion Framework. The report provides a summary of the evidence reviewed and a discussion of the implications of the research for consideration by VicHealth.
Group of women sitting together

Violence against women

06 Jan 2004

The Health Costs of Violence: Measuring the burden of disease caused by intimate partner violence

This publication is a summary of a study conducted to assess the health impact of intimate partner violence on women. The study was supported by VicHealth in partnership with the Department of Human Services and was conducted with contributions from a range of experts from across Victoria and elsewhere.
Kids jumping on a hill

Arts and social connection

01 Jan 2004

Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing through Community & Cultural Development: A Review of Literature focusing on Community Festivals and Celebrations

This report focuses on the impact of community celebrations on community development, health and wellbeing.
Two young boys being pushed through a pumpkin field in a wheelbarrow

Healthy eating

01 Nov 2003

Food for All: Food Insecurity Community Demonstration Projects

Case studies of the food insecurity community demonstration projects from Maribyrnong City Council and North Yarra Community Health.
A female factory worker

Violence against women

01 Jun 2003

Public Health, Mental Health and Violence Against Women - Scoping Report

This monograph canvasses the most recent global, national and Victorian research which examines the nature and incidence of violence against women. It also enumerates the costs of this violence, in terms of mental and physical health, and the social and economic costs borne by the whole of the community as a consequence of the combination of cultural and individual factors that give rise to violence against women.
Women in cultural dress smiling together

Reducing race discrimination

01 Jun 2003

Promoting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of New Arrival Communities

This publication illustrates a range of strategies for promoting mental health and wellbeing in new arrival communities from research and community strengthening through to advocacy and social marketing.
Children's painted hand prints

Arts and social connection

01 Feb 2003

Creative Connections: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing through Community Arts Participation

This publication outlines the findings from the evaluation of projects supported through the Community Arts Participation Scheme. Creative Connections Video also available.
Woman and two men working at a construction site

Young People and Resilience

12 Jan 2003

Promoting Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing through Participation in Economic Activities

The evaluation of these projects explores whether supporting economic participation is an effective tool for promoting mental health among young people.
Girl performing gymnastics

Arts and social connection

01 Jul 2002

Community Arts Practice - Literature Review

This report reviews the evidence base of the VicHealth Arts for Health Program in the light of existing Australian and international studies on similar programs.