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26 Feb 2018

Supermarkets must do more to prevent obesity

Health promotion foundation VicHealth has welcomed new Deakin University research into the nutrition policies of our supermarkets and is urging retailers to lift their game and make their stores healthier.

Healthy eating

16 Dec 2015

How far do you have to run to burn off your sugary drink habit?

A new, thought-provoking video launched today shows how much exercise you would need to do to burn off your sugary drink habit – 52km of running each week in some cases!

Partner release

20 Jul 2015

Citizens' Jury on Obesity

Victoria’s Citizens’ Jury on Obesity has put forward 20 actions to promote healthier eating and tackle rising rates of obesity.

Innovation

19 Oct 2015

Citizens’ Jury offers 20 suggestions to tackle obesity

Victoria’s Citizens’ Jury on Obesity, coordinated by VicHealth, has asked government and industry to consider 20 potential actions to promote healthier eating and tackle rising rates of obesity.

Healthy Eating

16 Oct 2015

Almost 100 Victorians gather for historic Citizens’ Jury on Obesity

Almost 100 Victorians will take part in VicHealth’s Citizen’s Jury on Obesity in Melbourne this weekend.

Healthy Eating

27 Apr 2016

Behavioural insights and healthier lives

Dr David Halpern, CEO of the UK-based Behavioural Insights Team, summarises his stint as VicHealth’s inaugural Leading Thinker. Throughout his residency, David’s influence has introduced behavioural insights to VicHealth and partners as an approach to address the health and wellbeing issues facing Victoria.

Leading thinkers

26 Apr 2016

Victoria's Citizens' Jury on Obesity insights report

Victoria’s Citizens’ Jury on Obesity has delivered 20 clear actions (or 'asks') to promote healthier eating and tackle rising rates of obesity. The jury’s asks provide governments, industry and public health advocates with a blueprint for action, determined by citizens and based on expert evidence.

Citizens' Jury on obesity

20 Dec 2017

Process, evidence and insights

How can we build community consensus on actions to tackle obesity?

Citizens' jury on obesity

24 Jul 2020

A Healthier Start for Victorians

This consensus statement outlines practical recommendations to the Victorian Government to turn the tide on obesity. The focus is on children and young people to give them the best chance for a healthier start to life.

consensus statement

24 Jan 2017

Obesity and healthy eating in Australia

This evidence summary outlines current trends in obesity and healthy eating in Australia and Victoria. It also gives an overview of the impacts of an unhealthy diet, as well as barriers and enablers to changing the eating patterns of a population. It has been informed by recent research and policy documents.

Healthy eating

03 Aug 2012

Australians will support government initiatives to tackle obesity

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Partner Release

27 Sep 2012

Obesity crisis in Victoria grossly underestimated

Concerning new figures from the State Governmnet show 25 per cent of the Victorian population is obese - much higher than the 17 per cent rate based on self reporting. The Obesity Policy Coalition says its time for urgent action to address obesity.

Partner Release