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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

How does nicotine affect brain development?

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

Closed: Alcohol Harm Prevention Grants 2022

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

Alcohol Harm Prevention Grant Recipients

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

Leading Healthy Communities 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

Vaping Prevention Grants

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

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.