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09 Apr 2014

Racism and its links to young people's health

Research shows that racism experienced by children and young people can influence their physical and mental health outcomes and their development throughout life.

Mental welleing

08 May 2013

Talking Difference: The talking cure for racism website launch

VicHealth and Museum Victoria have launched a fascinating online arts project to challenge racism in the community

Partner Release

01 Jan 2005

Social Inclusion as a determinant of mental health and wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Summary Sheet: Social Inclusion as a determinant of mental health and wellbeing.

Arts and social connection

01 Jun 2004

VicHealth Mental Health Promotion Evidence Review

In 2003 the Sydney Health Projects Group was commissioned to undertake a review of the literature pertaining to the VicHealth Mental Health Promotion Framework. The report provides a summary of the evidence reviewed and a discussion of the implications of the research for consideration by VicHealth.

Mental wellbeing

14 Dec 2011

MOTION: Arts, Physicality and Connection

This project summary outlines seven projects aimed at improving mental and physical health and well-being through participation in the arts. VicHealth’s MOTION program fuses creativity with physical activity and social connection.

Arts and social connection

01 Jan 2004

Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing through Community & Cultural Development: A Review of Literature focusing on Community Festivals and Celebrations

This report focuses on the impact of community celebrations on community development, health and wellbeing.

Arts and social connection

01 Dec 2001

Our Town: Working with Same Sex Attracted Young People in Rural Communities

Drawing on an evaluation of 12 projects, this report explores issues involved in working with rural communities to address factors affecting the mental health and wellbeing of same sex attracted young people.

Arts and social connection

11 Feb 2011

Benefits of group singing for community mental health and wellbeing

This report presents the findings from a research project, conducted by the Wellness Promotion Unit at Victoria University and funded by VicHealth, which examined group singing and its associated health and wellbeing benefits.

Arts and social connection

01 Jul 2006

Promoting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people from families with a parental mental illness

This publication highlights the key outcomes and learnings from two projects which responded to the needs of children and young people with a parental mental illness. Paying Attention to Self (PATS) focuses on young people aged 12 to 18 years, while VicChamps is for children aged 5 to 12 years.

Arts and social connection

01 Aug 2007

Evaluating the Mental Health and Wellbeing Impacts of Community-Based Festivals: Awakenings Festival and Braybrook’s Big Day Out

This report examines the impacts of community-based festivals on mental health and wellbeing from a population health perspective, through evaluation of two Victorian festivals - the Awakenings Festival and Braybrook's Big Day Out.

Arts and social connection

01 Apr 2007

Flashpoints & Signposts: Pathways to success and wellbeing for Australia’s young people

Perceptions of young people's health and wellbeing vary greatly, reflecting differences between disciplines, ideologies and generations. Young people are seen to be resilient, adaptable and doing well and, at the same time, experiencing increased rates of some important mental and physical health problems.

Arts and social connection

12 Mar 2014

Free community dance workshops for Brimbank during March

VicHealth, Big West Festival’s Dance Republic project and Brimbank City Council will host public dance workshops with professional choreographers in Sunshine during March.

Motion Projects