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VicHealth, together with Reclink Australia, will deliver a major, multi-year program of work. We want to really move the dial to empower young people (ages 16-25) to get active in their...
Programs and projects
3 min read
16 Mar 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/reclink-vichealth-2022
VicHealth is supporting local governments to improve access to water and healthy drink options in their local sport and recreation facilities.Download: Water in Sport evaluation (PDF, 3...
Programs and projects
1 min read
21 Sep 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/vichealth-water-in-sport-initiative
Spanning 8 years, this annual research project is a partnership between VicHealth, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Victoria University, Federation University, and 13 Victorian state sporting associations. You can access all the reports on this page.
Research and publications
2 min read
7 May 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/victorian-participation-organised-sport
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
VicHealth Local Government Partnership: Young people leading healthier communitiesLocal Government Partnership: Young people leading healthier communities  overview What’s our...
Programs and projects
3 min read
17 Feb 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/local-government-partnership
Creating healthy local communities is more important than ever, and children and young people are eager to work with their council toward impactful change.Councils have a critical role in developing...
Standard page
6 min read
14 Feb 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-local-government-partnership/modules
Preventing violence before it occurs is our framework for action on preventing violence against women. Based on global evidence, the framework highlights the following three themes for...
Programs and projects
2 min read
8 Oct 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/vichealth-framework-for-preventing-violence-against-women
The Community Activation Program is a new VicHealth investment that aims to create and activate places within local communities that increase access to opportunities for physical activity and social...
Programs and projects
4 min read
20 Jul 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/vichealth-community-activation-program
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
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
VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.
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Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.