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Racism is a key driver of ill-health and health inequalities. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to racism’s harms. Intergroup attitudes, beliefs and behaviours are...
Research and publications
3 min read
22 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/racism-racial-discrimination-and-child-and-youth-health
VicHealth’s commitment to better health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is outlined in our new Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).Key...
Research and publications
4 min read
6 Nov 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/vichealth-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan
It has long been recognised that the arts, cultural sector and creative industries (the arts) can have a positive impact on people’s mental, physical and social health. It is also recognised...
Research and publications
2 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/arts-and-creative-industries-health-promotion
This policy states VicHealth’s position on the responding to and provision of offers of gifts, benefits and hospitality.The Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality policy is intended to...
About page
1 min read
2 Aug 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about-us/vichealth-policies/gifts-benefits-and-hospitality-policy
We should all be able to enjoy sport free from the marketing that alcohol, gambling and unhealthy food companies use to promote harmful products. 
Research and publications
5 min read
6 Oct 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/healthy-sport-sponsorship
As part of its Governance structure, VicHealth has established committees to assist the Board in discharging its governance duties. In particular, VicHealth has established an Finance, Audit and...
About page
2 min read
12 Oct 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are/board-committees
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 VicHealth team is made up of experienced, dedicated individuals, working collaboratively to lead the organisation. They are passionate about the people and the mission of VicHealth – working...
About page
12 min read
17 Jul 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are/vichealth-board
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
Good health is a basic human right, something we all want. Health promotion is all about helping us get it. It’s about encouraging people, communities, organisations and governments to take actions.
About page
5 min read
15 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/about-us/health-promotion
Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022
VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.
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Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.