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  • Topics: Commercial & economic systems, Neighbourhood & built systems
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The choices commercial organisations make can create healthier, happier and fairer communities - or the opposite.
Landing page
2 min read
2 May 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-strategy-2023-2033/commercial-and-economic-systems
Learn about the chemicals hiding in vapes and their danger to our health
Article
3 min read
8 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/impact-health
The home for vaping facts, resources and news on our website
Article
1 min read
11 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping
We know that our postcode is one of the strongest predictors of our life expectancy. This is because the built environment shapes our health in many ways. Access to parks and open spaces, healthy and affordable food, sports and recreation opportunities, healthcare services, public transport, education, and employment, all affect our ability to access and achieve good health. That’s why our 10-year strategy focuses on better planning and how we design for safer, fairer, healthier, and more connected neighbourhoods.
Landing page
2 min read
10 Jul 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-strategy-2023-2033/neighbourhood-and-built-systems
Using nicotine during this critical period of brain development can cause problems in the short and long-term. These problems can include issues with attention, concentration, learning, memory, impulse control, emotional regulation and mood.
Article
5 min read
10 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-nicotine-affect-brain-development
Understand the current vaping laws and what the Australian Government is doing about vaping.
Landing page
1 min read
14 Dec 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/what-australian-government-doing-about-vaping
See anti-vaping content from young people in Australia.
Article
8 min read
12 Jan 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/what-young-people-are-doing-about-vaping
What are they, why are they dangerous and what you can do about it
Landing page
5 min read
11 Dec 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/quick-facts
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.