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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

JumpStart! funded programs

VicHealth’s JumpStart! is teaming up with these 123 community organisations to create a healthier future for young people.   Recipients are listed alphabetically by location. Click an...

Resources and downloads

8 min read

9 Sep 2022

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/jumpstart-funded-programs

FAQ for Local Government Partnership

Standard page

9 min read

5 Oct 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-work/faq-for-local-government-partnership

Provision of drinking water fountains in public areas

This is a guide for councils on how they can enhance public drinking water facilities through the supply, access to and promotion of water fountains across a range of settings. This includes sports...

Research and publications

1 min read

26 Sep 2022

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/provision-drinking-water-fountains-public-areas

The art of community alcohol management

The art of community alcohol management guide has been developed by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) and VicHealth to explore what Victorian local government can do to prevent and minimise...

Research and publications

2 min read

7 Dec 2020

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/art-community-alcohol-management

Bright Futures Challenge projects

VicHealth’s Bright Futures for Young Victorians Challenge provides support for projects which promote community and young people's (12–25 years old) resilience, social connection and mental...

Programs and projects

13 min read

27 May 2019

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/bright-futures-projects

Vaping Prevention Grants

Grants for councils as part of our collective impact approach for vaping.

Funding page

7 min read

1 Feb 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/vaping-prevention-grants

Leading Healthy Communities Grants

Grants for 'fast-track councils' in the VicHealth Local Government Partnership (VLGP) to support municipal health and wellbeing planning.

Funding page

7 min read

27 Feb 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/leading-healthy-communities-grants

Arts and social connection

See all media releases related to arts and social...

Standard page

2 min read

28 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/arts-and-social-connection

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.

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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.