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Two weeks ago, I sat down with Lola, an 11-year-old girl. She told me she sees vapes everywhere. In the shops, on social media and among her peers.  She’s worried because she doesn’t know...
Article
3 min read
22 Mar 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/we-must-end-vape-menance-dr-sandro-demaio-featured-herald-sun
How can we best use technology without being absorbed by it? In this episode, we talk with Dr Megan Lim to discuss the benefits and impacts of technology on our health, as well as some practical tips on what balancing screen time actually looks like.
Podcast
29 min read
31 Aug 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/am-i-addicted-to-my-phone
Podcast
21 min read
26 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/challenge-accepted-sport-as-a-tool-social-change
Growing your own food has many benefits, including eating fresher and tastier food, producing less waste and saving money. But sometimes, it can be tricky to even know where to begin. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions, Felicia Lau, and discuss the journey of starting a veggie garden from scratch, which grew into a shared venture with the whole community.
Podcast
22 min read
7 Dec 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/community-connection-and-a-whole-lot-of-veggies
Listen before your next trip to the supermarket It’s 6pm. Your workday was exhausting. Traffic was horrible. And now you’re squeezing between other customers in the supermarket aisle,...
Podcast
18 min read
16 Nov 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/confused-about-food-labels-youre-not-alone-s04e01
The disruptions of the COVID pandemic can be seen across many industries in Australia and around the world. But the impact felt by the hospitality industry in particular is undeniable. In this episode, we talk to chef Ben Shewry and discuss how his life and restaurant Attica have changed since the pandemic began, the importance of resilience and creativity, and why we should always lead our lives with kindness.
Podcast
25 min read
28 Sep 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/cooking-resilience-and-creativity-s03e04
Looking for an easy lunchbox idea using leftovers as kids return to school? Author: VicHealth works with health promotion experts to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and...
Article
2 min read
5 Mar 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/easy-leftover-school-lunchbox-ideas
The cost of living continues to increase and more of us are finding it challenging to access and afford healthy food.  While many of the important levers rest with governments,...
Article
4 min read
10 Aug 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/five-ideas-reducing-your-food-bill-while-supporting-your-community
How the alcohol industry has lined its pockets with money from vulnerable people during coronavirus restrictions [plus tips to rise above their tactics] Author: VicHealth, a Victorian Government...
Article
6 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/four-alcohol-industry-tactics-targeting-vulnerable-people
Evidence shows a link between our income and happiness to a certain point, but what truly makes us happy? Any coronavirus information mentioned is accurate at the time this article...
Article
5 min read
20 Jul 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/happy-or-rich-whats-more-important
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.