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In the final episode of Reality Unplugged we connect with Jett and James. They met as community advocates and became close friends. So, what better way to wrap this series about ways to connect in real life than by hearing from two people who met randomly and share their ideas on how to stay connected, no matter what. 

On this episode of Reality Unplugged, Suzie has a yarn with Rick Baldwin. A proud Gunai Kurnai man, Rick is CEO, head coach and mentor at the Koorie Basketball Academy – a community basketball team supporting young people in having the opportunity to play sport in a culturally safe and fun environment. 

Reshaping systems together for a healthier, fairer Victoria.

On Episode 2 of Reality Unplugged, Suzie chats with Jessi, who uses her lived experience to advocate for inclusion, safety and greater accessibility for people with disabilities. Jessi shares her experiences of how spaces are designed and the different ways she connects with her friends.  

The food system is a complex web of activities influencing the access, availability and affordability of healthy, sustainable and culturally appropriate food.  

We know that our postcode is one of the strongest predictors of our life expectancy. This is because the built environment shapes our health in many ways. Access to parks and open spaces, healthy and affordable food, sports and recreation opportunities, healthcare services, public transport, education, and employment, all affect our ability to access and achieve good health. That’s why our 10-year strategy focuses on better planning and how we design for safer, fairer, healthier, and more connected neighbourhoods.

On episode 1 of Reality Unplugged we hear from Alex Dalton, a LGBTQIA+ and mental health advocate, and Lola-Mae Pink, who works at Queerspace – an organisation dedicated to upholding the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ people.

Calling on young people to take a reality check on how they’re connecting with others for their overall wellbeing.

In an Australian first, Monash University and VicHealth have teamed up to develop “Kids Building Future Healthy”, a Minecraft Education Edition, that calls on healthy heroes aged 9 to 12 to...

A sculpture in the form of a ‘vape cloud’ is on public display at Scienceworks as part of an ongoing VicHealth initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of e-cigarettes...