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30 Nov 2012

Plain packaging an historic step towards smokefree generation

Plain packaging a ‘historic step’ towards smokefree generation as new research reveals one in four smokers still in doubt about health effects

Partner Release

14 Oct 2013

State government extending smoking bans to protect commuters

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Smokefree Environments

28 May 2014

Victorian Universities join forces to go 100% smokefree by 2015

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Smokefree Environments

13 Sep 2010

Monash City Council considers more smokefree areas

Quit and the Heart Foundation (Victoria) hope more outdoor areas in Victoria will go smokefree, after news a Melbourne council is looking to pursue the idea.

Partner Release

21 Feb 2012

VicHealth statement on outdoor smokefree areas in Victoria

VicHealth wishes to clarify that its advice on smokefree areas in Victoria is still in development.

Smokefree Environments

25 Sep 2013

VicHealth welcomes moves to protect kids from tobacco

The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) has welcomed further restrictions on smoking in public outdoor areas and limits on the promotion and display of tobacco products in Victoria.

Smokefree Environments

02 Mar 2014

Train and tram platform smoking ban a win for health

VicHealth congratulates the State Government for banning smoking on raised platforms at tram stops and uncovered train platforms as of March 1. This is great news for the health of all Victorians.

Smoking bans

04 Aug 2014

Vast majority of parents support smokefree dining

A VicHealth poll of 1000 Victorian parents with children aged under-17 shows the majority (92%) of smoking and non-smoking parents agree that smokers should not be allowed to light up wherever they want.

Smokefree Environments

17 Apr 2010

Smoking bans work – and here’s the proof

We know that cigarette smoke exposes smokers to horrific health consequences – but this week we have even more proof that banning smokers from lighting up in public areas improves the health of the community at large.

Smoking bans

01 Apr 2014

Smokefree areas extended around Victoria from 1 April 2014

Smoking is now prohibited within 10 metres of outdoor public children’s playground equipment, skate parks and sporting venues during organised underage sporting events, as well as the outdoor areas at public swimming pools.

Smokefree Environments

15 Nov 2013

All governments should follow Victorias prison smoke ban

Victoria’s peak health promotion agency has today applauded the Victorian Government’s plans to phase out smoking among staff and inmates in Victoria’s correctional facilities by 2015

Smoking bans in prisons

19 Mar 2015

Plain packaging: a step closer to a smokefree generation

VicHealth today welcomed a report that shows that plain packaging of cigarettes is stopping generations of young Australians from starting to smoke.

Tobacco prevention