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30 Nov 2016

International health experts join VicHealth to address global health issues

Health promotion leaders from across the Asia Pacific are visiting Melbourne this week to share expertise and the latest research developments to jointly tackle a number of global health promotion issues.

VicHealth discusses global issues
03 Nov 2013

Healthy Sporting Environments

The Healthy Sporting Environments program supports the development of sustainable policies in sporting organisations.

Sporting Clubs
31 Mar 2014

Healthy Sporting Environments Demonstration Project

VicHealth's Healthy Sporting Environments Demonstration Project was an Australian-first trial that saw sporting clubs in the Barwon Region make changes to become healthier placed.

Project Evaluation
15 Jan 2012

Towards equality in sport

By Lyn Walker, Executive Manager, VicHealth

Gender equality
15 Aug 2012

The power of sport and importance of gender equality

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Gender equality
25 Jun 2012

Country sports should be commended for speaking out against racism

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

racism and health and sport
07 Jun 2012

Collingwood kicks racism out of sport

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

racism and health and sport
10 Aug 2010

AFL Victoria announces local alcohol initiative

AFL Victoria and VicHealth are joining forces to make this year’s footy finals even more enjoyable for spectators in the Western Region, Essendon District and Central Highlands Football Leagues.

Partner Release
13 Jul 2011

Steve O'Malley - Everyone Wins

Steve O'Malley, Leading Firefighter, Metropolitan Fire Brigade discusses how his local footy club has become a more welcoming place for women and families in recent years.

Building cultures of respect
20 May 2010

Homophobia in sport rife, study finds

The first comprehensive survey of the experience of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people in community sport in Australia has found that despite improvements in attitudes over the past decade, discrimination and abuse is still widespread.

Partner Release
12 Feb 2010

Sports clubs hit skin cancer and heat illness for six!

Victorian sports participants will be better protected from UV exposure and heat under new guidelines developed by SunSmart and Smartplay.

Partner Release
15 Mar 2013

Local footy leagues promote responsible drinking message

Developed with support from VicHealth, AFL Victoria General Manager Grant Williams says the organisation's new Alcohol Charter highlights the role football plays in providing leadership regarding responsible drinking message.

Partner Release