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Racism, racial discrimination and child and youth health

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

The arts and creative industries in health promotion

It has long been recognised that the arts, cultural sector and creative industries (the arts) can have a positive impact on people’s mental, physical and social health. It is also recognised...

Research and publications

2 min read

5 Oct 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/arts-and-creative-industries-health-promotion

Values-based messaging for health promotion

VicHealth understands that clear and considered messaging is important for health promotion. When an inconsistent approach to messaging is used by health promotion advocates, this can undermine our...

Resources and downloads

2 min read

5 Jun 2019

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/values-based-messaging-health-promotion

Media releases

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1 min read

29 Oct 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases

News & Publications

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1 min read

12 Feb 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications

Victorian participation in organised sport

Spanning 8 years, this annual research project is a partnership between VicHealth, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Victoria University, Federation University, and 13 Victorian state sporting associations. You can access all the reports on this page.

Research and publications

2 min read

7 May 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/victorian-participation-organised-sport

Research & publications

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1 min read

12 Feb 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications

Impact Research Grants

Find out about our Impact Research Grants. We’re proud to be investing in research projects that are designed to create a healthier and fairer future for Victorians. 

Standard page

18 min read

22 Oct 2019

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/impact-research-grants

Redesigning how we deliver sport

These resources are designed to help the sporting sector ‘do sport differently’ to attract, engage and retain less-active Victorians in...

Research and publications

3 min read

8 Mar 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/redesigning-how-we-deliver-sport

Vaping: everything we know so far

The home for vaping facts, resources and news on our website

Article

1 min read

11 Sep 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping

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.