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The Big Connect: New funded projects announced

We’re investing $5 million in these 27 programs to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Victoria's young people.   In 2021 we launched The Big Connect, a new investment to...

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9 min read

26 Sep 2022

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/the-big-connect

Australia leads once again: VicHealth welcomes passing of globally groundbreaking tobacco legislation

VicHealth welcomes the passing of landmark tobacco legislation that once again positions Australia as a world leader in tobacco control.  The Australian Government’s new Public Health...

Media release

2 min read

6 Dec 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/australia-leads-once-again-vichealth-welcomes-passing-globally

VicHealth welcomes landmark import ban on vaping

VicHealth strongly commends the Australian Government’s plan to introduce a ban on the importation of disposable single use vapes from 1 January 2024. VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio said the...

Media release

2 min read

27 Nov 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/vichealth-welcomes-landmark-import-ban-vaping

Bad Vapefluence: Teaching kids to hide vapes from parents & making vaping glamourous

New research exposes the dirty tricks the e-cigarette industry uses to normalise vaping among teens on social media VicHealth and Quit have today released alarming new research revealing the...

Media release

4 min read

25 Sep 2023

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

VicHealth welcomes groundbreaking laws in the fight against big tobacco

VicHealth strongly supports the Australian Government’s proposed strengthening of tobacco regulations, outlined today by Health Minister Mark Butler.   Strengthening these areas will go a...

Media release

2 min read

13 Sep 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/vichealth-welcomes-groundbreaking-laws-fight-against-big-tobacco

Rise in Victorian e-cigarette use & purchasing behaviours

New data shows almost double the number of Victorian adults report vaping in 2022 compared to 2018-19. Almost one quarter of all Victorian adults currently using e-cigarettes have never...

Media release

4 min read

20 Oct 2022

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/rise-victorian-e-cigarette-use-purchasing-behaviours

VicHealth welcomes Federal Budget

VicHealth welcomes the Federal Government’s strong focus on preventive health announced in the Federal Budget. This includes $737 million allocated towards reducing harm from the e-cigarette and...

Media release

3 min read

9 May 2023

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

VicHealth welcomes landmark reforms on vaping

VicHealth welcomes landmark reforms to protect Australians from the e-cigarette and tobacco industry   VicHealth commends the Australian Government's groundbreaking reforms announced...

Media release

2 min read

2 May 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/vichealth-welcomes-landmark-reforms-vaping

Future Reset: Young People, Arts and Mental Wellbeing

9 arts organisations. A collection of youth-led projects. 3 years of action, right across the state. Listen up. We’ve got some BIG news to share. Something exciting and unique that celebrates...

Programs and projects

5 min read

16 Feb 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/future-reset

Health promotion and the Federal Budget

Our quick guide to the May 2023 Federal Budget announcement.

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4 min read

8 May 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/health-promotion-and-federal-budget

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.