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Victoria’s Citizens’ Jury on Obesity has put forward 20 actions to promote healthier eating and tackle rising rates of obesity. Share on facebookShare on twitterEmailShare on...
Programs and projects
3 min read
24 Feb 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/victorias-citizens-jury-on-obesity
The Lancet Series on the commercial determinants of health People, profits, and health: The Lancet Series on the commercial determinants of health  We all want a world in which...
Research and publications
4 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/lancet-series-commercial-determinants-health
Applications are now closed. Victorian local councils and not-for-profit organisations are eligible for up to $10,000* in Local Area Marketing (LAM) grants to promote Top Spin – a competition...
Funding page
2 min read
5 Dec 2018
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/top-spin-local-area-grants
This article was originally published in the Sunday Herald Sun on January 15, 2023. Authored by Dr Sandro Demaio   In early December 2022, a 12 year old boy called a Victorian health...
Standard page
5 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/opinion-pieces/lets-all-tackle-vaping-scourge-harming-kids
It’s critical to get the transition from school to stable employment ‘right’ to protect the mental health of young people. New VicHealth research suggests practical ways for schools...
Research and publications
3 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/young-victorians-and-workforce
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
This framework is a tool for those with an interest in changing risky drinking cultures to reduce harm from alcohol...
Research and publications
2 min read
27 Feb 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/alcohol-cultures-framework
The purpose of Reducing Junk Food in Sport: Building the Business Case project is to build the business case for junk food free sponsorship in sport. The project will inform a longer term investment...
Resources and downloads
6 min read
30 Nov 2017
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/reducing-junk-food-sport-project-building-business-case
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
Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in Victoria. It costs 4000 lives and $5 billion each and every year. World-leading innovation – led by VicHealth...
Standard page
2 min read
30 Nov 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-tobacco-use
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.