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When it comes to our brain, even when we drink a “moderate” amount of alcohol, nearly every part of our brain matter is negatively affected, resulting in both short- and long-term...
Article
4 min read
29 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-alcohol-affect-brain
Equity and equality are not the same. Understand the difference.
Article
3 min read
15 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/whats-difference-between-equity-and-equality
On October 14, I will be standing beside many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, health colleagues and friends to vote YES at the Voice to Parliament referendum.    I...
Media release
2 min read
19 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/note-our-ceo-upcoming-referendum
The cost of living continues to increase and more of us are finding it challenging to access and afford healthy food.  While many of the important levers rest with governments,...
Article
4 min read
10 Aug 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/five-ideas-reducing-your-food-bill-while-supporting-your-community
The clock is ticking: new national health scorecard sheds light on unprecedented challenges threatening the wellbeing of Australia’s...
Media release
4 min read
27 Nov 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/our-childrens-wellbeing-under-threat
Public health experts and consumer groups have backed moves by the food regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), to safeguard consumer health...
Media release
3 min read
4 Dec 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/public-health-leaders-praise-moves-curb-food-industrys-misleading
We encounter sexist behaviour so regularly we barely notice it anymore. Crude jokes, unwanted advances and unequal treatment of men and women doing the same job too often seem commonplace. Author:...
Article
2 min read
11 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/standing-everyday-sexism
Quit, VicHealth, and Cancer Council Victoria applaud today’s announcement from the Victorian Government to introduce a retail licensing scheme to protect Victorians from the harms of tobacco.  
Media release
3 min read
28 Mar 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/victorian-tobacco-retail-licensing-scheme-commitment
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
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
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.