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07 Jul 2022

Obesity closes gap on tobacco in health scorecard

Australia’s health scorecard finds unhealthy weight is closing the gap on tobacco, as the nation’s second highest risk factor for the preventable disease burden.

PARTNER RELEASE

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

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