Search

60 results found for

15 Mar 2012

Rise in assaults expected on St Patricks Day: report

Research from VicHealth and Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre shows young people and males are at

06 Feb 2012

Drinking cultures and social occasions - Turning Point report launch

Research into alcohol related harm and public holidays in Victoria shows an influx of hospital admissions, ambulance call outs and arrests for assault on most social occasions throughout the year, as well as the day before.

Alcohol harm prevention

15 Sep 2010

Drinking cultures and social occasions - Belinda Lloyd

The role of social determinants of health in the relationship between alcohol consumption and chronic health conditions.

Alcohol harm prevention

23 Jun 2009

Belinda Lloyd: Drinking cultures and social occasions

There has been little analysis of the occurrence of alcohol related harm in relation to major public and social events in Victoria.

Alcohol harm prevention

14 Oct 2012

Victorians don't know their alcohol limits, new survey shows

By Brian Vandenberg, Alcohol Program Manager, VicHealth

Alcohol harm prevention

07 Oct 2014

Innovation Challenge: Alcohol

Over three quarters of Australians think alcohol is a serious issue facing our community. VicHealth thought it was time to do something about it.

2014 Challenge winners

01 Nov 2012

Drinking cultures and social occasions–sporting events

This study shows a link between days around major sporting events and increases in alcohol intoxication and related harm based on data on ambulance attendances, emergency department and hospital admissions, and police attendances.

Preventing harm from alcohol

23 Jan 2014

Attitudes of Australian cider drinkers

VicHealth conducted an online survey of 6000 Australians to understand why cider is becoming the drink of choice for many Australians.

Preventing harm from alcohol

31 Oct 2013

Drinking-related lifestyles: exploring the role of alcohol in Victorians' lives

Our new research puts Victoria's alcohol culture under the microscope. Take our quiz to discover what kind of drinker you are.

Preventing harm from alcohol

11 Apr 2014

Campaign encourages young people to find their chill point

A young Victorian has won a statewide search – and won $5,000 – by inventing a name for the point during a night out when clear thinking turns to more drinking.

Alohol cultural change

12 Nov 2014

The conversation we had to have on alcohol

It's telling that the only times we consider drinking inappropriate are at church, at a baby shower or in a study group. Virtually everywhere else, the research tells us, it's culturally acceptable for Victorians to drink.

Alcohol harm prevention

24 Mar 2014

It's time to talk about our drinking culture

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Australia's alcohol culture