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Racism is a key driver of ill-health and health inequalities. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to racism’s harms. Intergroup attitudes, beliefs and behaviours are...
Research and publications
3 min read
22 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/racism-racial-discrimination-and-child-and-youth-health
VicHealth’s commitment to better health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is outlined in our new Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).Key...
Research and publications
4 min read
6 Nov 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/vichealth-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan
It has long been recognised that the arts, cultural sector and creative industries (the arts) can have a positive impact on people’s mental, physical and social health. It is also recognised...
Research and publications
2 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/arts-and-creative-industries-health-promotion
Actor and comedian Magda Szubanski reflects on a powerful year in her health journey, and what she’s learned about the most common barriers to health in Australia Magda Szubanski did not know...
Podcast
22 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/reflecting-and-resetting-magda-szubanskis-mission-healthier-australia-s04e06
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
This framework is a tool for those with an interest in changing risky drinking cultures to reduce harm from alcohol...
Research and publications
2 min read
27 Feb 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/alcohol-cultures-framework
Building and maintaining social connections with friends and family is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, staying socially connected and maintaining social expectations can have its challenges. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions Ravi, and discuss the value of meaningful social connections, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and why trusting yourself always pays off.
Podcast
28 min read
21 Dec 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/home-away-home-creating-and-maintaining-meaningful-social-connections-s03e10
Growing your own food has many benefits, including eating fresher and tastier food, producing less waste and saving money. But sometimes, it can be tricky to even know where to begin. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions, Felicia Lau, and discuss the journey of starting a veggie garden from scratch, which grew into a shared venture with the whole community.
Podcast
22 min read
7 Dec 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/community-connection-and-a-whole-lot-of-veggies
How can we learn to love veggies and find joy in cooking with them? In this episode, we welcome back Alice Zaslavsky to discuss how we can learn to love veggies once and for all (even for our little ones), as well as a few tips and tricks on how to cook them along the way.
Podcast
20 min read
23 Nov 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/help-me-love-veggies-once-and-for-all
We all have times in our lives where we find ourselves going through major life transitions, now more than ever with the impacts of COVID. In this episode, we welcome back Dr Michelle Lim and discuss how we can move through life transitions more successfully, in ways that help us thrive.  
Podcast
20 min read
9 Nov 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/navigating-life-transitions-s03e07
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.