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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...
Research and publications
3 min read
6 Aug 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-arts-strategy-2019-2023
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
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...
Programs and projects
13 min read
27 May 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/bright-futures-projects
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
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
See all media releases related to arts and social...
Standard page
2 min read
28 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/arts-and-social-connection
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...
Funding page
2 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/alcohol-harm-prevention-grants
We all want safe, inclusive and friendly communities where everyone is empowered to be healthy and reach their full potential. That’s why we’re extending our work with 3 Victorian councils to create greater community safety, health and wellbeing - by reducing alcohol-related harm in our neighbourhoods.  
Funding page
3 min read
28 Mar 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/alcohol-harm-prevention-grant-recipients
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...
Programs and projects
4 min read
2 Dec 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/walk-to-school
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.