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10 Aug 2016

Magical 'Matilda' stars launch 2016 Walk to School campaign

'Matilda the Musical’ cast members Dusty Bursill and Marika Aubrey have partnered with VicHealth to launch this year’s Walk to School campaign.

Walk to School launch

02 Aug 2016

Beat the chill with VicHealth's 10 tips for staying healthy and happy this winter

Winter is well and truly upon us and the temptation to hide away in our pyjamas drinking hot chocolates and watching Netflix is high.

10 ways to beat the winter chill

15 Nov 2016

Victorians' wellbeing higher than national average but more can be done for disadvantaged groups

The majority of Victorians have higher than national average wellbeing, but deep inequalities are resulting in poorer health for disadvantaged communities according to a major new population survey conducted by VicHealth.

VicHealth Indicators Survey

03 Dec 2013

Creating Healthy Workplaces program

VicHealth's Creating Healthy Workplaces Program partners with Victoria's foremost researchers, business and industry to promote health and prevent illness.

Pilot Projects

23 May 2014

Today's inactive children will be tomorrows health crisis

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Obesity prevention

24 Oct 2012

Reducing prolonged sitting in the workplace

Prolonged, unbroken time spent sitting is common in many Australian workplaces.

Creating Healthy Workplaces

12 Jan 2010

Ground breaking link found between TV viewing time and mortality

VicHealth commends researchers on finding ground breaking link between TV viewing and mortality.

Health Promotion News

01 Nov 1999

Moving to Healthier People and Healthier Places

A discussion paper prepared for VicHealth by Jenny Sitlington

Transport and health

03 Mar 2014

Walk the Block to increase productivity

Victoria Walks is calling on Victorian workers to step away from their desks and onto their feet to Walk the Block on Thursday 20 March. The event is aimed at combating physical inactivity at work and fostering healthier workplace cultures across the state.

Partner Release

19 May 2014

Melbourne workers urged to get active this winter

City workers encouraged to move more, sit less and eat better 100 Ways to Move It Melbourne program of activities Victorian Coalition Government building a healthier Victoria.

Partner Release

01 Feb 2011

Immigrant Physical Activity Study

This study looks at ways to enhance participation in sport and physical activity by first generation migrant communities at a high risk of cardiovascular disease.

Physical activity and sport

08 Aug 2012

David Dunstan on prolonged sitting at work

Associate Professor David Dunstan discusses how minimising periods of prolonged sitting at work can reduce the risk of adverse health conditions at the launch of VicHealth's "Creating Healthy Workplaces" program.

Creating Healthy Workplaces