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There are so many ways to choose health. Try our 10 strategies for a healthier life.   Want to feel better and live a healthier life?  VicHealth has put together 10 strategies to...
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1 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/be-healthy-strategies-good-health
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...
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2 min read
30 Nov 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-tobacco-use
See all media releases related to alcohol harm...
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1 min read
29 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-harm-from-alcohol
When it comes to our brain, even when we drink a “moderate” amount of alcohol, nearly every part of our brain matter is negatively affected, resulting in both short- and long-term...
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4 min read
29 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-alcohol-affect-brain
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
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16 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/strengthening-evidence-base-volumetric-taxation-alcohol
Creating safer and healthier communities We all want safe, inclusive and friendly communities across Victoria – where everyone is empowered to be healthy and reach their full potential. That’s...
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2 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/alcohol-harm-prevention-grant-2023-recipients
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...
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5 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/opinion-pieces/lets-all-tackle-vaping-scourge-harming-kids
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
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
VicHealth funding for councils to prevent and minimise alcohol-related harm. The applications closed at 12PM on Friday 18 November. Our latest funding opportunity is helping councils prevent...
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5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/alcohol-harm-prevention-grants
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