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When it comes to our brain, even when we drink a “moderate” amount of alcohol, nearly every part of our brain matter is negatively affected, resulting in both short- and long-term...
Article
4 min read
29 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-alcohol-affect-brain
Your body needs 1-2g of salt per day to function. Learn more about monitoring your salt intake with this resource. This content was developed in partnership with the Heart Foundation as...
Research and publications
4 min read
25 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-much-salt-should-i-eat
Racism is a key driver of ill-health and health inequalities. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to racism’s harms. Intergroup attitudes, beliefs and behaviours are...
Research and publications
3 min read
22 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/racism-racial-discrimination-and-child-and-youth-health
This resource provides information on improving public health in Australia by the year 2030. This supplement was originally published in The Medical Journal of Australia. It outlines how...
Research and publications
5 min read
18 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/australia-2030-what-our-path-health-all
VicHealth is a proud partner of parkrun – a free, weekly community event held across Victoria every Saturday morning. parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is...
Programs and projects
1 min read
25 May 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/park-run-vichealth-partnership
We’re becoming increasingly aware of the role our gut plays on our overall health. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to know what’s true or false. So how do we improve...
Article
6 min read
19 May 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-improve-your-gut-health
There is a relationship between what you eat, your gut, and your mental health and wellbeing. So how exactly does food affect your mood and how can you feed your happiness? The gut is now known as...
Article
4 min read
14 Apr 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/which-foods-help-make-you-happy
Read this toolkit about how local governments can support community health and wellbeing by creating healthy food and drink environments in local sport and recreation facilities.Download: Water...
Research and publications
4 min read
12 Mar 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/removing-sugary-drinks-council-facilities
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
VicHealth has a history of working in gender equality in recognition of its health and wellbeing benefits for women and girls.For close to two decades, we have delivered initiatives to support the...
Research and publications
5 min read
19 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/gender-equality-health-and-wellbeing
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.