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Promoting physical activity through local community programs

Five Victorian councils ‘activated’ under-used public spaces within local communities to increase physical activity opportunities and social connection.Download: 2016 Community...

Research and publications

2 min read

7 Jul 2017

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/promoting-physical-activity-through-local-community

Females and physical activity

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

Helping women and girls get active

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

Encouraging regular physical activity

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

Redesigning how we deliver sport

These resources are designed to help the sporting sector ‘do sport differently’ to attract, engage and retain less-active Victorians in...

Research and publications

3 min read

8 Mar 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/redesigning-how-we-deliver-sport

VicHealth welcomes Federal Budget

VicHealth welcomes the Federal Government’s strong focus on preventive health announced in the Federal Budget. This includes $737 million allocated towards reducing harm from the e-cigarette and...

Media release

3 min read

9 May 2023

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

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.

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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.