Landmark survey reveals one in four young Victorians experience low levels of wellbeing and may be ‘at-risk’ of depression

Although the majority of young people experience normal levels of wellbeing, many young Victorians are lonely and struggling to cope with daily life, according to new VicHealth research.

Violence against women costing Australia $21.6 billion a year

Violence against women and their children is costing Australia $21.6 billion each year, with Governments carrying more than a third of the cost burden; as shown in the report A high price to pay: the economic case for preventing violence against women released today.

Knowledge for health

One of the key strengths of VicHealth lies in its ability to communicate research findings directly to policy-makers and health promotion practitioners, and this is backed up a by a rigorous evaluation of the design and delivery of all VicHealth investments.

Adopting mainstream approaches: Taking account of and including people with an intellectual disability in violence and abuse prevention

This report focuses on the inclusion of people with intellectual disability in violence and abuse prevention programs.

Parental fear: a barrier to the independent mobility of children

Helping parents to support children to safely travel and play outside independently as they grow.

Why VicHealth is asking Victorians to decide how we fight obesity

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

VicHealth: caution needed when downloading health apps

A new survey from VicHealth shows two in five Australians (40%) trust health and wellbeing apps for information about being healthy despite a new guide showing many may be ineffective.

Selecting Healthy Living Apps

Around two in five Australians trust health and wellbeing apps for information about being healthy. Our Healthy Living Apps Guide provides an independent rating of over 200 apps for healthy eating, physical activity, reducing harm from smoking and alcohol, and improving mental wellbeing.

Healthy Living Apps

Violence against women: still blaming victims

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

VicHealth research update

A selection of the most recent research news and events.

VicHealth's latest research partnerships

Our research is all about seeing the bigger picture in health.