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Health promotion foundation VicHealth is today calling for urgent Government action on vaping, following deeply concerning claims of ambulance call outs to schools published in the Herald...
Media release
3 min read
22 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/action-needed-protect-kids-vaping-industry
Using nicotine during this critical period of brain development can cause problems in the short and long-term. These problems can include issues with attention, concentration, learning, memory, impulse control, emotional regulation and mood.
Article
5 min read
10 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-nicotine-affect-brain-development
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
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Standard page
2 min read
30 Nov 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/promoting-healthy-eating
At VicHealth, we believe that everyone deserves access to healthy, sustainable, and culturally appropriate food. 
Programs and projects
5 min read
21 Sep 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/about-the-food-systems
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Research and publications
6 min read
14 Dec 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/harmful-industries-digital-marketing-australian-children
A training program cultivating sustainable food enterprises.
Programs and projects
4 min read
7 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-projects/seeding-success-cultivating-sustainable-food-enterprises-victoria
The choices commercial organisations make can create healthier, happier and fairer communities - or the opposite.
Landing page
2 min read
2 May 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-strategy-2023-2033/commercial-and-economic-systems
We know that our postcode is one of the strongest predictors of our life expectancy. This is because the built environment shapes our health in many ways. Access to parks and open spaces, healthy and affordable food, sports and recreation opportunities, healthcare services, public transport, education, and employment, all affect our ability to access and achieve good health. That’s why our 10-year strategy focuses on better planning and how we design for safer, fairer, healthier, and more connected neighbourhoods.
Landing page
2 min read
10 Jul 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-strategy-2023-2033/neighbourhood-and-built-systems
Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022
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Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.