Research & publications

Salt reduction

22 Sep 2016

Victorian consumer salt survey

This research on salt knowledge, attitudes and behaviour shows that Victorians eat almost double the upper daily limit recommended for salt despite only a third indicating their own salt intake exceed dietary guidelines.

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Walk to School 2016

26 Jul 2016

Equity assessment of Walk to School 2016

VicHealth conducted an equity focused health impact assessment (EFHIA) of the Walk to School 2016 program to find out how accessible it would be for rural and regional communities.

Vichealth strategy

25 Jul 2016

VicHealth Action Agenda for Health Promotion: 2016 update

Our Action Agenda aims to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and wellbeing. It is VicHealth’s strategic plan for 2013─23.

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Alcohol culture change

15 Jul 2016

Alcohol Cultures Framework

By defining alcohol culture and providing a lens for designing and implementing programs, public health workers and others with an interest in shifting drinking cultures can use the Framework as a planning tool to reduce alcohol-related harm.

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Violence against women

17 May 2016

Preventing violence against women: A snapshot

An overview of VicHealth’s involvement in preventing violence against women.

Alcohol cultural change

11 May 2016

Analysis of Victorian participation in Hello Sunday Morning

This research examines Victorians' participation in the Hello Sunday Morning program and finds it likely to be an effective way to change the way people think about alcohol.

Healthy communities

09 May 2016

Planning and designing healthy new communities: Selandra Rise

Selandra Rise is a new housing development located in Melbourne's south-east growth corridor, where residents have bought land and built new houses over a period of several years. This research project aimed to discover how design and planning of a new residential community could improve the health and wellbeing of residents.

Physical activity and sport

05 May 2016

Physical activity and sedentary behaviour

This evidence summary outlines current physical activity and sedentary behaviour levels in Australia and Victoria. It provides an overview of the impacts of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, as well as barriers to and enablers of active lifestyles.

Leading thinkers

27 Apr 2016

Behavioural insights and healthier lives

Dr David Halpern, CEO of the UK-based Behavioural Insights Team, summarises his stint as VicHealth’s inaugural Leading Thinker. Throughout his residency, David’s influence has introduced behavioural insights to VicHealth and partners as an approach to address the health and wellbeing issues facing Victoria.

Citizens' Jury on obesity

26 Apr 2016

Victoria's Citizens' Jury on Obesity insights report

Victoria’s Citizens’ Jury on Obesity has delivered 20 clear actions (or 'asks') to promote healthier eating and tackle rising rates of obesity. The jury’s asks provide governments, industry and public health advocates with a blueprint for action, determined by citizens and based on expert evidence.

Healthy eating

17 Feb 2016

The paradox of food insecurity and obesity in disadvantaged populations

People experiencing food insecurity may be more likely than others to be underweight, but evidence points to a link between food insecurity and obesity, due to complex factors that may affect food choices.

ALCOHOL CULTURAL CHANGE

03 Feb 2016

Evaluation of the VicHealth Alcohol Culture Change campaigns

This evaluation report summarises the findings from two campaigns: NameThatPoint and No Excuse Needed.