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Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in Victoria. It costs 4000 lives and $5 billion each and every year. World-leading innovation – led by VicHealth...
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2 min read
30 Nov 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-tobacco-use
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
The purpose of Reducing Junk Food in Sport: Building the Business Case project is to build the business case for junk food free sponsorship in sport. The project will inform a longer term investment...
Resources and downloads
6 min read
30 Nov 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/reducing-junk-food-sport-project-building-business-case
The Parents’ Voice is one of the key partnerships that VicHealth has helped establish and foster over the last decade. The Parents’ Voice provides a platform for over 4000 parents,...
Programs and projects
1 min read
26 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/parents-voice
Looking to apply for JumpStart!, but have questions? Well, you’re at the right place because we have answers. Want to learn more about JumpStart! – see here Need help with our...
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7 min read
8 Feb 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/faq-jumpstart
Applications for JumpStart! Round 2 are now closed What you'll find on this page Everything you need to know about JumpStart! Jump to our FAQs What is Future...
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4 min read
28 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/future-healthy-jumpstart
This article was originally published in the Sunday Herald Sun on January 15, 2023. Authored by Dr Sandro Demaio   In early December 2022, a 12 year old boy called a Victorian health...
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5 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/opinion-pieces/lets-all-tackle-vaping-scourge-harming-kids
We should all be able to enjoy sport free from the marketing that alcohol, gambling and unhealthy food companies use to promote harmful products. 
Research and publications
5 min read
6 Oct 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/healthy-sport-sponsorship
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
Using nicotine during this critical period of brain development can cause problems in the short and long-term. These problems can include issues with attention, concentration, learning, memory, impulse control, emotional regulation and mood.
Article
5 min read
10 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-nicotine-affect-brain-development
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.