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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
Riding a bike is good for health, the planet and connecting people to places for work and play. Despite this, bike riding participation in Victoria is low.To inform planning and practice, there is a...
Research and publications
2 min read
29 Nov 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/monash-university-lga-bike-riding-typologies
9 arts organisations. A collection of youth-led projects. 3 years of action, right across the state. Listen up. We’ve got some BIG news to share. Something exciting and unique that celebrates...
Programs and projects
5 min read
16 Feb 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/future-reset
The Community Activation Program is a new VicHealth investment that aims to create and activate places within local communities that increase access to opportunities for physical activity and social...
Programs and projects
4 min read
20 Jul 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/vichealth-community-activation-program
Participating in the arts has multiple benefits for health and wellbeing: it reduces social isolation, strengthens community connection and builds self-esteem, as people pursue creative activity...
Research and publications
3 min read
6 Aug 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-arts-strategy-2019-2023
Five Victorian councils ‘activated’ under-used public spaces within local communities to increase physical activity opportunities and social connection.Download: 2016 Community...
Research and publications
2 min read
7 Jul 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/promoting-physical-activity-through-local-community
9 arts organisations. A collection of youth-led projects. 3 years of action, right across the state. 
Programs and projects
1 min read
14 Aug 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/future-reset-initiative
The Streets Ahead program was designed to create supportive environments that increase children’s active travel and independent mobility in all aspects of their local community life, not only to...
Programs and projects
2 min read
27 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/streets-ahead2
Read this toolkit about how local governments can support community health and wellbeing by creating healthy food and drink environments in local sport and recreation facilities.Download: Water...
Research and publications
4 min read
12 Mar 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/removing-sugary-drinks-council-facilities
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.