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VicHealth works for the health and wellbeing of all Victorians. Health is a means to enjoying a full and flourishing life, however, not all Victorians have the same opportunities to be healthy and...
Programs and projects
2 min read
28 May 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/supporting-the-health-of-aboriginal-victorians
Preventing violence before it occurs is our framework for action on preventing violence against women. Based on global evidence, the framework highlights the following three themes for...
Programs and projects
2 min read
8 Oct 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/vichealth-framework-for-preventing-violence-against-women
Equity and equality are not the same. Understand the difference.
Article
3 min read
15 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/whats-difference-between-equity-and-equality
How we're using a 'collective impact approach' to enable change at scale.
Programs and projects
2 min read
2 Feb 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-projects/what-vichealth-doing-about-vaping
VicHealth’s Bright Futures for Young Victorians Challenge provides support for projects which promote community and young people's (12–25 years old) resilience, social connection and mental...
Programs and projects
13 min read
27 May 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/bright-futures-projects
Learn about the chemicals hiding in vapes and their danger to our health
Article
3 min read
8 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/impact-health
The home for vaping facts, resources and news on our website
Article
1 min read
11 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping
Have you ever wondered how a business may impact your health? From the apps on your phone, to the sales at the checkout and the shareholder meetings behind closed doors- the impact of business on our...
Article
4 min read
7 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-finance-fit-conversation-around-our-health
Two weeks ago, I sat down with Lola, an 11-year-old girl. She told me she sees vapes everywhere. In the shops, on social media and among her peers.  She’s worried because she doesn’t know...
Article
3 min read
22 Mar 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/we-must-end-vape-menance-dr-sandro-demaio-featured-herald-sun
Using nicotine during this critical period of brain development can cause problems in the short and long-term. These problems can include issues with attention, concentration, learning, memory, impulse control, emotional regulation and mood.
Article
5 min read
10 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-nicotine-affect-brain-development
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.