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A publication detailing the strategies used to address food insecurity in the City of Maribyrnong and the City of Yarra.Download: Food for All: Lessons from two community demonstration...
Research and publications
1 min read
28 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/food-all-lessons-two-community-demonstration-projects
Read this toolkit about how local governments can support community health and wellbeing by creating healthy food and drink environments in local sport and recreation facilities.Download: Water...
Research and publications
4 min read
12 Mar 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/removing-sugary-drinks-council-facilities
The sodium in salt is linked to 1 in 20 deaths in Victoria, risks of high blood pressure and heart failure, stomach cancer and osteoporosis. Yet we consume more than 15,000 tonnes of salt a...
Research and publications
1 min read
12 May 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/state-salt-case-salt-reduction-victoria
This is a guide for councils on how they can enhance public drinking water facilities through the supply, access to and promotion of water fountains across a range of settings. This includes sports...
Research and publications
1 min read
26 Sep 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/provision-drinking-water-fountains-public-areas
The art of community alcohol management guide has been developed by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) and VicHealth to explore what Victorian local government can do to prevent and minimise...
Research and publications
2 min read
7 Dec 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/art-community-alcohol-management
VicHealth’s Action Agenda 2019–2023 reaffirms the 10-year goal of 200,000 more Victorians adopting a healthier diet.
Research and publications
4 min read
5 Aug 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/healthy-eating-strategy-2019-2023
VicHealth's LEAD program was seen as the first program of its kind in Australia. It focused on local governments to help reduce race-based discrimination and promote cultural diversity. This summary...
Research and publications
1 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/lead-summary-report-localities-embracing-and-accepting
Reducing alcohol-related harm in the community requires efforts from multiple sectors and levels of government.Download: Local government approaches to minimise alcohol-related harm: Learnings...
Research and publications
1 min read
16 Nov 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/local-government-strategies-alcohol-related-harm
A review of the strongest and most up-to-date evidence on the primary prevention of mental health conditionsKey messages: Mental health conditions can be prevented: There is considerable...
Research and publications
3 min read
5 Aug 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/primary-prevention-mental-health-conditions
How the first coronavirus lockdown impacted the health and wellbeing of Victorians is the focus of a new VicHealth survey report.Key messages During the first lockdown of 2020, VicHealth...
Research and publications
4 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/vichealth-coronavirus-victorian-wellbeing-impact-study-0
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.