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This is a guide for councils on how they can enhance public drinking water facilities through the supply, access to and promotion of water fountains across a range of settings. This includes sports...
Research and publications
1 min read
26 Sep 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/provision-drinking-water-fountains-public-areas
We should all be able to enjoy sport free from the marketing that alcohol, gambling and unhealthy food companies use to promote harmful products. 
Research and publications
5 min read
6 Oct 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/healthy-sport-sponsorship
These resources are designed to help the sporting sector ‘do sport differently’ to attract, engage and retain less-active Victorians in...
Research and publications
3 min read
8 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/redesigning-how-we-deliver-sport
VicHealth’s Bright Futures for Young Victorians Challenge provides support for projects which promote community and young people's (12–25 years old) resilience, social connection and mental...
Programs and projects
13 min read
27 May 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/bright-futures-projects
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
Grants for councils as part of our collective impact approach for vaping.
Funding page
7 min read
1 Feb 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/vaping-prevention-grants
Grants for 'fast-track councils' in the VicHealth Local Government Partnership (VLGP) to support municipal health and wellbeing planning.
Funding page
7 min read
27 Feb 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/leading-healthy-communities-grants
Less than a third of Australians are getting enough physical activity to benefit their health. This can lead to increased risks of chronic disease and mental ill health, and has been estimated...
Standard page
2 min read
30 Nov 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/encouraging-regular-physical-activity
VicHealth funding for councils to prevent and minimise alcohol-related harm. The applications closed at 12PM on Friday 18 November. Our latest funding opportunity is helping councils prevent...
Funding page
2 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/alcohol-harm-prevention-grants
We all want safe, inclusive and friendly communities where everyone is empowered to be healthy and reach their full potential. That’s why we’re extending our work with 3 Victorian councils to create greater community safety, health and wellbeing - by reducing alcohol-related harm in our neighbourhoods.  
Funding page
3 min read
28 Mar 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/alcohol-harm-prevention-grant-recipients
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.