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Strengthening the evidence base for volumetric taxation of alcohol

The key finding of this research report suggests that any variation to current rates of alcohol excise would be a cost-effective healthcare intervention.Download:Resource 1: Strengthening the...

Research and publications

1 min read

16 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/strengthening-evidence-base-volumetric-taxation-alcohol

Salt Reduction in Victoria

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Programs and projects

4 min read

26 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/salt-reduction

Water Initiative

The VicHealth Water Initiative is an integrated program of work with the goal of more Victorians choosing water instead of drinks with added sugar. The two risk factors that account for the most...

Programs and projects

2 min read

26 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/water-initiative

Food for All: Lessons from two community demonstration projects

A publication detailing the strategies used to address food insecurity in the City of Maribyrnong and the City of Yarra.Download: Food for All: Lessons from two community demonstration...

Research and publications

1 min read

28 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/food-all-lessons-two-community-demonstration-projects

Alcohol harm prevention

See all media releases related to alcohol harm...

Standard page

1 min read

29 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-harm-from-alcohol

Water: The clear winner in junior sport

Water is the drink of choice for health and sports performance benefits, especially for juniors.Download: Water: The clear winner in junior sport (PDF, 153 KB)VicHealth supports approaches...

Research and publications

2 min read

7 May 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/water-clear-winner-junior-sport

State of Salt: The case for salt reduction in Victoria

The sodium in salt is linked to 1 in 20 deaths in Victoria, risks of high blood pressure and heart failure, stomach cancer and osteoporosis. Yet we consume more than 15,000 tonnes of salt a...

Research and publications

1 min read

12 May 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/state-salt-case-salt-reduction-victoria

The H30 Challenge

The VicHealth H30 Challenge is a campaign encouraging Victorians to make a simple 30-day pledge to replace every sugary drink they would normally drink with water. The aim of the challenge is to...

Programs and projects

2 min read

25 Nov 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/h30-challenge

Harmful industries’ digital marketing to Australian children

Understand the research then get free 'Media Literacy Lab' modules for schools

Research and publications

6 min read

25 Nov 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/harmful-industries-digital-marketing-australian-children

Harmful industry relationship funding and procurement policy

VicHealth is committed to ensuring our activities align with our objectives and statutory obligations under the Tobacco Act 1987 to improve the health and wellbeing of Victorian families...

Resources and downloads

6 min read

24 Feb 2016

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about-us/vichealth-policies/harmful-industry-relationship-funding-and-procurement-policy

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.