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Kicking ultra-processed foodsHave you ever wondered why you crave a sweet or salty treat when you’re feeling sad, frustrated or bored?It’s because the sugar, salt, fat and flavour in...
Article
2 min read
28 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-to-kick-ultra-processed-foods
Leading public health groups have applauded Australia’s food ministers for committing to make Health Star Ratings mandatory if the food industry continues to drag its feet.
Media release
3 min read
2 Aug 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/plans-to-make-health-star-ratings-mandatory-welcomed-by-health
Public health experts and consumer groups have backed moves by the food regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), to safeguard consumer health...
Media release
3 min read
4 Dec 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/public-health-leaders-praise-moves-to-curb-food-industrys
Youth Food Systems Leadership and Employment Program. There is a growing disconnect between the producers and consumers of food. As food is offered to us in abundance at our local stores, lots of...
Programs and projects
8 min read
9 Jan 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-projects/future-food-leaders
VicHealth welcomes the Federal Government’s strong focus on preventive health announced in the Federal Budget. This includes $737 million allocated towards reducing harm from the e-cigarette and...
Media release
3 min read
9 May 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/vichealth-welcomes-federal-budget
Looking to apply for JumpStart!, but have questions? Well, you’re at the right place because we have answers. Want to learn more about JumpStart! – see here Need help with our...
Standard page
7 min read
8 Feb 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/faq-jumpstart
Applications for JumpStart! Round 2 are now closed What you'll find on this page Everything you need to know about JumpStart! Jump to our FAQs What is Future...
Standard page
4 min read
28 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/future-healthy-jumpstart
There are so many ways to choose health. Try our 10 strategies for a healthier life.   Want to feel better and live a healthier life?  VicHealth has put together 10 strategies to...
Resources and downloads
1 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/be-healthy-strategies-for-good-health
VicHealth’s JumpStart! is teaming up with these 123 community organisations to create a healthier future for young people.   Recipients are listed alphabetically by location. Click an...
Resources and downloads
8 min read
9 Sep 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/jumpstart-funded-programs
With more than two in three Australian adults and one in four children above a healthy weight*, researchers say food availability, affordability and marketing can contribute to bad choices. Excess...
Media release
4 min read
13 Oct 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/commercial-factors-driving-unhealthy-diets
Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022
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