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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

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

15 Oct 2015

Victoria's Citizens' Jury on Obesity: Meet the Jurors

VicHealth will hold a Citizens' Jury on 17 and 18 October 2015 as part of the Leading Thinkers Initiative, with the aim of engaging the community in a discussion and debate around potential solutions for overweight and obesity.

Victoria's Citizens' Jury on Obesity: Meet the Jurors

04 Mar 2022

More urgent action required in National Obesity Strategy

New national strategy a crucial roadmap for obesity prevention in Australia, but less onus should be on individual responsibility.

MEDIA STATEMENT

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

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

15 Mar 2016

Citizens' Jury on Obesity media catalog

A series of photographs, infographics and videos were developed to describe the issue and the process, and capture the jury’s journey.

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