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What’s holding us back from moving more , and how do we overcome it? Let’s say an old friend invites you to join their social netball league, and you’ve never played netball before. Are...
Podcast
26 min read
13 Dec 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/lets-get-physical-why-we-need-change-how-we-think-about-physical-activity
VicHealth’s This Girl Can – Victoria podcast is all about women who are giving it a go without judgement Author: VicHealth, a Victorian Government Agency that works with experts, evidence and...
Podcast
2 min read
15 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/girl-can-victoria-podcast-natashas-episode
VicHealth’s new This Girl Can – Victoria podcast is all about empowering women to get active whenever, wherever and however they choose Author: VicHealth, a Victorian Government Agency that...
Podcast
2 min read
11 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/girl-can-victoria-podcast-karens-episode
VicHealth’s This Girl Can – Victoria podcast is all about women who are giving it a go without judgement Author: VicHealth, a Victorian Government Agency that works with experts, evidence and...
Podcast
2 min read
15 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/girl-can-victoria-podcast-natalies-episode
Many people who smoke are unaware of the various ways in which their tobacco products are modified to make the harsh smoke easier to inhale, according to new research released today by Quit...
Media release
3 min read
28 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/smokers-remain-dark-about-tobacco-industry
A new Quit campaign highlighting the risks of vaping is being launched today alongside new research by Cancer Council Victoria’s Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer. 
Media release
5 min read
26 May 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/first-its-kind-quit-campaign-and-online-hub-urge-victorians-see
With more than two in three Australian adults and one in four children above a healthy weight*, researchers say food availability, affordability and marketing can contribute to bad choices. Excess...
Media release
4 min read
13 Oct 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/commercial-factors-driving-unhealthy-diets
VicHealth welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of new legislation to reduce harm from tobacco and e-cigarettes and protect Australians from the predatory tactics of Big...
Media release
2 min read
30 Nov 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-resources/media-releases/australia-once-again-world-leader-tobacco-control
The ABC is calling on high school aged young people from across Greater Melbourne to share a story about their life through the Takeover Melbourne competition. The annual ABC storytelling...
Media release
2 min read
9 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/abc-calls-students-takeover-melbourne
Building and maintaining social connections with friends and family is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, staying socially connected and maintaining social expectations can have its challenges. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions Ravi, and discuss the value of meaningful social connections, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and why trusting yourself always pays off.
Podcast
28 min read
21 Dec 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/home-away-home-creating-and-maintaining-meaningful-social-connections-s03e10
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.