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Hundreds of new ways for women to get active across the...
Programs and projects
4 min read
4 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/sports-programs-active-women
Findings from the 2017 NCAS (National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey) are now available The findings of the latest NCAS were released in November 2018 by ANROWS...
Research and publications
3 min read
27 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/australians-attitudes-violence-against-women
VicHealth, in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria, worked with five local governments to strengthen physical activity outcomes, under the three-year Be Active initiative.Summary: Be...
Programs and projects
1 min read
27 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/be-active
Less than a third of Australians are getting enough physical activity to benefit their health. This can lead to increased risks of chronic disease and mental ill health, and has been estimated...
Standard page
2 min read
30 Nov 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/encouraging-regular-physical-activity
This version aims to assist Victorian community sports clubs to build healthier sporting environments that are more inclusive and welcoming of everyone in their community, particularly women, girls,...
Research and publications
1 min read
26 Sep 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/everyone-wins-community-sporting-clubs
There are many barriers that reduce or stop women and girls from being active. The ‘fear of judgement’ is one such barrier common to all life stages. While this issue is complex, the good...
Research and publications
1 min read
29 Mar 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/females-and-physical-activity
VicHealth has a history of working in gender equality in recognition of its health and wellbeing benefits for women and girls.For close to two decades, we have delivered initiatives to support the...
Research and publications
5 min read
19 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/gender-equality-health-and-wellbeing
As part of VicHealth's This Girl Can campaign, we've put together this practical guide to give you advice, suggestions, hints and tips to help more women and girls in your local area to get...
Research and publications
1 min read
8 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/helping-women-and-girls-get-active
We want to see a future that is vibrant, active and connected. Where everyone can easily get around and leave the car at home.Together with researchers, government and policymakers, we want to make...
Research and publications
2 min read
15 Dec 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-can-we-get-more-people-using-active-transport
This guide has been developed to help organisations introduce bystander initiatives as part of their work to reduce sexist and sexually harassing behaviours. It explains what bystander action is and...
Research and publications
3 min read
22 May 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-be-active-bystander
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.