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VicHealth is a proud partner of parkrun – a free, weekly community event held across Victoria every Saturday morning. parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is...
Programs and projects
1 min read
25 May 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/park-run-vichealth-partnership
This version aims to assist Victorian community sports clubs to build healthier sporting environments that are more inclusive and welcoming of everyone in their community, particularly women, girls,...
Research and publications
1 min read
26 Sep 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/everyone-wins-community-sporting-clubs
Our research is all about seeing the bigger picture in health. We’re here to understand what drives preventable disease and the interventions needed to take action and make change. It’s at the...
Research and publications
2 min read
28 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/physical-activity-and-sport-female-participation-sport
Read our evidence-based tips on selecting mental health program providers for sports clubs, leagues and associations.Key messages Providing mental health programs to participants in sports...
Research and publications
3 min read
11 Jan 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-select-mental-health-program-providers-sports-clubs
We want to see a future that is vibrant, active and connected. Where everyone can easily get around and leave the car at home.Together with researchers, government and policymakers, we want to make...
Research and publications
2 min read
15 Dec 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-can-we-get-more-people-using-active-transport
We’re investing $5 million in these 27 programs to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Victoria's young people.   In 2021 we launched The Big Connect, a new investment to...
Standard page
9 min read
26 Sep 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/the-big-connect
Riding a bike is good for health, the planet and connecting people to places for work and play. Despite this, bike riding participation in Victoria is low.To inform planning and practice, there is a...
Research and publications
2 min read
29 Nov 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/monash-university-lga-bike-riding-typologies
VicHealth welcomes the Federal Government’s strong focus on preventive health announced in the Federal Budget. This includes $737 million allocated towards reducing harm from the e-cigarette and...
Media release
3 min read
9 May 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/vichealth-welcomes-federal-budget
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
VicHealth Local Government Partnership: Young people leading healthier communitiesLocal Government Partnership: Young people leading healthier communities  overview What’s our...
Programs and projects
3 min read
17 Feb 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/local-government-partnership
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.