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There are so many ways to choose health. Try our 10 strategies for a healthier life.   Want to feel better and live a healthier life?  VicHealth has put together 10 strategies to...

Resources and downloads

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5 Oct 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/be-healthy-strategies-good-health

Promoting healthy eating

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30 Nov 2017

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/promoting-healthy-eating

Water Initiative

The VicHealth Water Initiative is an integrated program of work with the goal of more Victorians choosing water instead of drinks with added sugar. The two risk factors that account for the most...

Programs and projects

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26 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/water-initiative

An added sugars definition for Australia

Australia’s food supply requires more honest labelling of added sugars.VicHealth has commissioned The George Institute for Global Health to conduct research to inform the development of a...

Programs and projects

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9 Nov 2020

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/added-sugar-report

The H30 Challenge

The VicHealth H30 Challenge is a campaign encouraging Victorians to make a simple 30-day pledge to replace every sugary drink they would normally drink with water. The aim of the challenge is to...

Programs and projects

2 min read

25 Nov 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/h30-challenge

About the food systems

At VicHealth, we believe that everyone deserves access to healthy, sustainable, and culturally appropriate food. We're passionate about creating a food system that not only supports the health of...

Programs and projects

5 min read

21 Sep 2020

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/about-the-food-systems

Salt Reduction in Victoria

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Programs and projects

4 min read

26 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/salt-reduction

Food for All: Lessons from two community demonstration projects

A publication detailing the strategies used to address food insecurity in the City of Maribyrnong and the City of Yarra.Download: Food for All: Lessons from two community demonstration...

Research and publications

1 min read

28 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/food-all-lessons-two-community-demonstration-projects

State of Salt: The case for salt reduction in Victoria

The sodium in salt is linked to 1 in 20 deaths in Victoria, risks of high blood pressure and heart failure, stomach cancer and osteoporosis. Yet we consume more than 15,000 tonnes of salt a...

Research and publications

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12 May 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/state-salt-case-salt-reduction-victoria

Healthy eating strategy 2019–2023

VicHealth’s Action Agenda 2019–2023 reaffirms the 10-year goal of 200,000 more Victorians adopting a healthier diet.

Research and publications

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5 Aug 2019

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/healthy-eating-strategy-2019-2023

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.