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Participating in the arts has multiple benefits for health and wellbeing: it reduces social isolation, strengthens community connection and builds self-esteem, as people pursue creative activity...
Research and publications
3 min read
6 Aug 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-arts-strategy-2019-2023
Five Victorian councils ‘activated’ under-used public spaces within local communities to increase physical activity opportunities and social connection.Download: 2016 Community...
Research and publications
2 min read
7 Jul 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/promoting-physical-activity-through-local-community
The Kids in Communities Study aims to investigate the community or neighbourhood level factors that affect child development (based on the Australian Early Development Index, a population of measure...
Research and publications
1 min read
26 Sep 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/kids-communities-study
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Research and publications
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9 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/publications/how-your-postcode-predicts-your-health-and-life-expectancy
The key finding of this research report suggests that any variation to current rates of alcohol excise would be a cost-effective healthcare intervention.Download:Resource 1: Strengthening the...
Research and publications
1 min read
16 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/strengthening-evidence-base-volumetric-taxation-alcohol
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
VicHealth is committed to ensuring our activities align with our objectives and statutory obligations under the Tobacco Act 1987 to improve the health and wellbeing of Victorian families...
Resources and downloads
6 min read
24 Feb 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about-us/vichealth-policies/harmful-industry-relationship-funding-and-procurement-policy
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.