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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
04 Mar 2014

The nuts and bolts of creating a culture change campaign

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Name That Point campaign
24 Mar 2014

It's time to talk about our drinking culture

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Australia's alcohol culture
05 Dec 2013

Let's find the point when order becomes disorder

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Name That Point campaign
04 Mar 2014

Taking a different approach to alcohol campaigns

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Name That Point campaign
23 Jun 2010

One in two Australians cut back on booze

A new report released today on the state of Australia's health shows half of all Australians (48.2 per cent) are taking action to reduce their drinking.

Partner Release
29 Apr 2010

Study: Victorians aren’t aware alcohol causes cancer

VIC: Research released today shows one in two Victorians don’t realise that alcohol causes cancer, prompting the Alcohol Policy Coalition to call for health advisory labels on all alcohol products to better inform consumers.

Partner Release
21 Nov 2014

Research reveals schoolies alcohol harm

New research has revealed young people are consuming an average of nearly nine standard alcoholic drinks a session during Schoolies Week celebrations.

Partner Release
19 Jan 2012

Evaluation of the impact of febfast participation

VicHealth evaluates febfast, a national community-based initiative that challenges people to take a break from alcohol for a month each year.

Preventing harm from alcohol
16 Sep 2011

Reducing harm from alcohol - creating a healthier Australia

NAAA is a new national coalition of health and community organisations from across Australia that has been formed with the goal of reducing alcohol-related harm.

Alcohol harm prevention
24 Jan 2012

Drinking cultures and social occasions–public holidays

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
05 Mar 2014

Free bottles of water for nightclub patrons

VicHealth has joined forces with Free is Better to hand out more than 4000 bottles of water in and around bars and nightclubs in the CBD, Fitzroy, St Kilda and Docklands this weekend.

Alcohol cultural change