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As one of the richest, most affluent countries on the planet, Australian children and young people should be thriving. But we have a problem. The prospects for Australian children,...
Research and publications
5 min read
28 Nov 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/future-healthy-countdown
It’s critical to get the transition from school to stable employment ‘right’ to protect the mental health of young people. New VicHealth research suggests practical ways for schools...
Research and publications
3 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/young-victorians-and-workforce
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Research and publications
11 min read
9 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/publications/how-your-postcode-predicts-your-health-and-life-expectancy
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
The key finding of this research report suggests that any variation to current rates of alcohol excise would be a cost-effective healthcare intervention.Download:Resource 1: Strengthening the...
Research and publications
1 min read
16 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/strengthening-evidence-base-volumetric-taxation-alcohol
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
VicHealth’s commitment to better health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is outlined in our new Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).Key...
Research and publications
4 min read
6 Nov 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/vichealth-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan
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
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.