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Programs and projects

4 min read

26 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/salt-reduction

The Streets Ahead program was designed to create supportive environments that increase children’s active travel and independent mobility in all aspects of their local community life, not only to...

Programs and projects

2 min read

27 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/streets-ahead2

VicHealth framework for preventing violence against women

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

How your postcode predicts your health and life expectancy

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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

Food for All: Lessons from two community demonstration projects

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

State of Salt: The case for salt reduction in Victoria

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

Racism, racial discrimination and child and youth health

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

The arts and creative industries in health promotion

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

Water Initiative

The VicHealth Water Initiative is an integrated program of work with the goal of more Victorians choosing water instead of drinks with added sugar. The two risk factors that account for the most...

Programs and projects

2 min read

26 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/water-initiative

Why kids should be involved in lunch box prep

It could make eating fresh, delicious food more enjoyable for your whole family

Article

2 min read

15 Jan 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/why-kids-should-be-involved-lunch-box-prep

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.

This website may contain images, names and voices of deceased people.

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.