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Evidence shows a link between our income and happiness to a certain point, but what truly makes us happy? Any coronavirus information mentioned is accurate at the time this article...
Article
5 min read
20 Jul 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/happy-or-rich-whats-more-important
How to make and keep your New Year’s resolutions heading into 2023. Author: VicHealth works with health promotion experts to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and...
Article
5 min read
8 Oct 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-keep-new-years-resolutions
When it comes to alcohol, over half of Australians are unaware of what a standard drink is, and many don't know the recommended amount to consume to remain at low risk of alcohol injury and...
Article
5 min read
1 Sep 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/what-standard-drink-size
Reducing alcohol-related harm in the community requires efforts from multiple sectors and levels of government.Download: Local government approaches to minimise alcohol-related harm: Learnings...
Research and publications
1 min read
16 Nov 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/local-government-strategies-alcohol-related-harm
The approaching school holidays are a welcome break for lots of families. Holidays can't come soon enough?  Here are six fun activities you can do with the whole family. In this article we...
Article
3 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/six-school-holiday-activities-whole-family
We encounter sexist behaviour so regularly we barely notice it anymore. Crude jokes, unwanted advances and unequal treatment of men and women doing the same job too often seem commonplace. Author:...
Article
2 min read
11 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/standing-everyday-sexism
When it comes to our brain, even when we drink a “moderate” amount of alcohol, nearly every part of our brain matter is negatively affected, resulting in both short- and long-term...
Article
4 min read
29 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-alcohol-affect-brain
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
How do you like to break up your day and switch off after work? If you’re working from home and your workspace is the same as your relaxation space, you may find it hard to fully switch off. Here...
Article
4 min read
8 Sep 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/tips-help-you-switch-your-workday
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
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