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This is a guide for councils on how they can enhance public drinking water facilities through the supply, access to and promotion of water fountains across a range of settings. This includes sports...
Research and publications
1 min read
26 Sep 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/provision-drinking-water-fountains-public-areas
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (“the Act”) provides an individual the right to request access to documents held by a Victorian Government agency.
About page
8 min read
1 Dec 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about-us/vichealth-policies/freedom-information-policy
We explain the basics of a wellbeing economy before we delve into the Australian context and the 5-stages in our wellbeing economy toolkit. As a world-first health promotion foundation, VicHealth has...
Research and publications
17 min read
21 Feb 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-create-wellbeing-economy
Creating healthy local communities is more important than ever, and children and young people are eager to work with their council toward impactful change.Councils have a critical role in developing...
Standard page
6 min read
14 Feb 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-local-government-partnership/modules
The art of community alcohol management guide has been developed by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) and VicHealth to explore what Victorian local government can do to prevent and minimise...
Research and publications
2 min read
7 Dec 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/art-community-alcohol-management
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to re-imagine life and health in Victoria.  Join VicHealth and leading experts for five weeks of ideas and in-depth discussions on how we can...
Research and publications
5 min read
25 Nov 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/life-and-health-re-imagined
VicHealth's LEAD program was seen as the first program of its kind in Australia. It focused on local governments to help reduce race-based discrimination and promote cultural diversity. This summary...
Research and publications
1 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/lead-summary-report-localities-embracing-and-accepting
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
Fair Foundations: The VicHealth framework for health equity is a planning tool for health promotion policy and practice. It outlines the social determinants of health inequities, suggesting entry...
Research and publications
3 min read
29 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/fair-foundations-vichealth-framework-health-equity
VicHealth welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of new legislation to reduce harm from tobacco and e-cigarettes and protect Australians from the predatory tactics of Big...
Media release
2 min read
30 Nov 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-resources/media-releases/australia-once-again-world-leader-tobacco-control
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.