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Participating in the arts has multiple benefits for health and wellbeing: it reduces social isolation, strengthens community connection and builds self-esteem, as people pursue creative activity...

Some people face greater barriers than others to enjoying a healthy life. That’s why VicHealth has a focus on health equity throughout our work. Download: VicHealth Health Equity Strategy...

Health promotion research is essential for understanding the factors that drive preventable disease and informing the design of interventions that are needed to prevent illness and promote...

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This strategy outlines our vision for a Victoria in which every young person is able to reach their full potential for mental and physical health and wellbeing.

VicHealth’s Bright Futures for Young Victorians Challenge provides support for projects which promote community and young people's (12–25 years old) resilience, social connection and mental...

The choices commercial organisations make can create healthier, happier and fairer communities - or the opposite.

We know that our postcode is one of the strongest predictors of our life expectancy. This is because the built environment shapes our health in many ways. Access to parks and open spaces, healthy and affordable food, sports and recreation opportunities, healthcare services, public transport, education, and employment, all affect our ability to access and achieve good health. That’s why our 10-year strategy focuses on better planning and how we design for safer, fairer, healthier, and more connected neighbourhoods.

Setting kids up for healthy, active lives. Get kids in the habit of walking to school young to help them feel great now, and lead...

VicHealth funding for councils to prevent and minimise alcohol-related harm. The applications closed at 12PM on Friday 18 November. Our latest funding opportunity is helping councils prevent...