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Hundreds of new ways for women to get active across the...
Programs and projects
4 min read
4 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/sports-programs-active-women
VicHealth, in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria, worked with five local governments to strengthen physical activity outcomes, under the three-year Be Active initiative.Summary: Be...
Programs and projects
1 min read
27 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/be-active
Less than a third of Australians are getting enough physical activity to benefit their health. This can lead to increased risks of chronic disease and mental ill health, and has been estimated...
Standard page
2 min read
30 Nov 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/encouraging-regular-physical-activity
This version aims to assist Victorian community sports clubs to build healthier sporting environments that are more inclusive and welcoming of everyone in their community, particularly women, girls,...
Research and publications
1 min read
26 Sep 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/everyone-wins-community-sporting-clubs
There are many barriers that reduce or stop women and girls from being active. The ‘fear of judgement’ is one such barrier common to all life stages. While this issue is complex, the good...
Research and publications
1 min read
29 Mar 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/females-and-physical-activity
As part of VicHealth's This Girl Can campaign, we've put together this practical guide to give you advice, suggestions, hints and tips to help more women and girls in your local area to get...
Research and publications
1 min read
8 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/helping-women-and-girls-get-active
We want to see a future that is vibrant, active and connected. Where everyone can easily get around and leave the car at home.Together with researchers, government and policymakers, we want to make...
Research and publications
2 min read
15 Dec 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-can-we-get-more-people-using-active-transport
Read our evidence-based tips on selecting mental health program providers for sports clubs, leagues and associations.Key messages Providing mental health programs to participants in sports...
Research and publications
3 min read
11 Jan 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-select-mental-health-program-providers-sports-clubs
What’s holding us back from moving more , and how do we overcome it? Let’s say an old friend invites you to join their social netball league, and you’ve never played netball before. Are...
Podcast
26 min read
13 Dec 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/lets-get-physical-why-we-need-change-how-we-think-about-physical-activity
Riding a bike is good for health, the planet and connecting people to places for work and play. Despite this, bike riding participation in Victoria is low.To inform planning and practice, there is a...
Research and publications
2 min read
29 Nov 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/monash-university-lga-bike-riding-typologies
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