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Racism, racial discrimination and child and youth health

Racism is a key driver of ill-health and health inequalities. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to racism’s harms. Intergroup attitudes, beliefs and behaviours are...

Research and publications

3 min read

22 Jun 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/racism-racial-discrimination-and-child-and-youth-health

The arts and creative industries in health promotion

It has long been recognised that the arts, cultural sector and creative industries (the arts) can have a positive impact on people’s mental, physical and social health. It is also recognised...

Research and publications

2 min read

5 Oct 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/arts-and-creative-industries-health-promotion

Values-based messaging for health promotion

VicHealth understands that clear and considered messaging is important for health promotion. When an inconsistent approach to messaging is used by health promotion advocates, this can undermine our...

Resources and downloads

2 min read

5 Jun 2019

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/values-based-messaging-health-promotion

Media releases

Landing page

1 min read

29 Oct 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases

Research & publications

Landing page

1 min read

12 Feb 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications

Impact Research Grants

Find out about our Impact Research Grants. We’re proud to be investing in research projects that are designed to create a healthier and fairer future for Victorians. 

Standard page

18 min read

22 Oct 2019

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/impact-research-grants

Vaping: everything we know so far

The home for vaping facts, resources and news on our website

Article

1 min read

11 Sep 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping

How vaping advertisers target young people

VicHealth, in partnership with Quit, conducted research revealing the sneaky and unethical ways the vaping industry uses social media to promote and sell dangerous products to young...

Research and publications

7 min read

15 Sep 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-vaping-advertisers-target-young-people

Vaping Prevention Grants

Grants for councils as part of our collective impact approach for vaping.

Funding page

7 min read

1 Feb 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/vaping-prevention-grants

Leading Healthy Communities Grants

Grants for 'fast-track councils' in the VicHealth Local Government Partnership (VLGP) to support municipal health and wellbeing planning.

Funding page

7 min read

27 Feb 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/leading-healthy-communities-grants

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.

This website may contain images, names and voices of deceased people.

VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

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