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Action needed to protect kids from vaping industry

Health promotion foundation VicHealth is today calling for urgent Government action on vaping, following deeply concerning claims of ambulance call outs to schools published in the Herald...

Media release

3 min read

22 Mar 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/action-needed-protect-kids-vaping-industry

Australia leads once again: VicHealth welcomes passing of globally groundbreaking tobacco legislation

VicHealth welcomes the passing of landmark tobacco legislation that once again positions Australia as a world leader in tobacco control.  The Australian Government’s new Public Health...

Media release

2 min read

6 Dec 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/australia-leads-once-again-vichealth-welcomes-passing-globally

Australia once again a world leader in tobacco control

VicHealth welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of new legislation to reduce harm from tobacco and e-cigarettes and protect Australians from the predatory tactics of Big...

Media release

2 min read

30 Nov 2022

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-resources/media-releases/australia-once-again-world-leader-tobacco-control

Be Healthy Blog

Discover our top tips for healthy eating, staying active and looking after your wellbeing.

Landing page

1 min read

2 Apr 2020

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog

Be Healthy: Strategies for good health

There are so many ways to choose health. Try our 10 strategies for a healthier life.   Want to feel better and live a healthier life?  VicHealth has put together 10 strategies to...

Resources and downloads

1 min read

5 Oct 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/be-healthy-strategies-good-health

Easy leftover school lunchbox ideas

Looking for an easy lunchbox idea using leftovers as kids return to school? Author: VicHealth works with health promotion experts to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and...

Article

2 min read

5 Mar 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/easy-leftover-school-lunchbox-ideas

Four alcohol industry tactics targeting vulnerable people

How the alcohol industry has lined its pockets with money from vulnerable people during coronavirus restrictions [plus tips to rise above their tactics] Author: VicHealth, a Victorian Government...

Article

6 min read

5 Oct 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/four-alcohol-industry-tactics-targeting-vulnerable-people

Happy or rich: what’s more important?

Evidence shows a link between our income and happiness to a certain point, but what truly makes us happy? Any coronavirus information mentioned is accurate at the time this article...

Article

5 min read

20 Jul 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/happy-or-rich-whats-more-important

Health promotion and the Federal Budget

Our quick guide to the May 2023 Federal Budget announcement.

Standard page

4 min read

8 May 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/health-promotion-and-federal-budget

Healthy eating tips from VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio

What to eat while you stay at home Author: VicHealth, a Victorian Government Agency that works with experts, evidence and research in health promotion. Any coronavirus information mentioned is...

Article

3 min read

15 Feb 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/healthy-eating-tips-vichealth-ceo-dr-sandro-demaio

Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.

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Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.