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04 Oct 2017

Sweet on Drinks Ban

Opinion piece by Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

CEO opinion piece
06 Jun 2012

New York leading the way in obesity prevention

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Sugary drinks ban
19 Sep 2014

Victorians challenged to switch to water and reap the rewards

A new health campaign launching today encourages Victorians to swap sugary drinks for water for 30 days to show that a small change can start to make a difference to your waistline, wallet and your smile.

Water campaign
21 Feb 2014

ACT Government action on sugary drinks in schools a win for children's health

VicHealth has applauded the ACT Government's decision to phase out sugary drinks in vending machines in government schools by the end of 2014 as part of its Fresh Tastes: Healthy Food at School program announced today.

Sugar reduction
16 Dec 2015

How far do you have to run to burn off your sugary drink habit?

A new, thought-provoking video launched today shows how much exercise you would need to do to burn off your sugary drink habit – 52km of running each week in some cases!

Partner release
08 Nov 2019

Museums Victoria To Phase Out All Sugary Drinks

Children across Victoria will enjoy healthier drink options at all Museums Victoria venues as soon as next month, as part of a groundbreaking new initiative from Museums Victoria and VicHealth to improve the health and wellbeing of young children.

Healthy drinks options
20 Jan 2020

What’s hiding in your drink

Malt, dextrose or fructose - a sugar by any other name would taste as sweet.

Healthy tips
28 Jan 2020

Ensuring mental health for kids and young people: how parents can help

We all want our kids to enjoy mental health, but with so many external influences at play it can be difficult to know what you can do to ensure your kids can navigate their way through it all, bounce back from the challenges of life and thrive.

Mental wellbeing
06 Apr 2017

Parents Pour Water on Fast Food Kids' Meals

Australian parents want water to become the standard drink offered to their children when eating out.

Partner release