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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
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
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
Findings from the 2017 NCAS (National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey) are now available The findings of the latest NCAS were released in November 2018 by ANROWS...
Research and publications
3 min read
27 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/australians-attitudes-violence-against-women
VicHealth, together with Reclink Australia, will deliver a major, multi-year program of work. We want to really move the dial to empower young people (ages 16-25) to get active in their...
Programs and projects
3 min read
16 Mar 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/reclink-vichealth-2022
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
The Community Activation Program is a new VicHealth investment that aims to create and activate places within local communities that increase access to opportunities for physical activity and social...
Programs and projects
4 min read
20 Jul 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/vichealth-community-activation-program
Five Victorian councils ‘activated’ under-used public spaces within local communities to increase physical activity opportunities and social connection.Download: 2016 Community...
Research and publications
2 min read
7 Jul 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/promoting-physical-activity-through-local-community
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
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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