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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
This consensus statement outlines practical recommendations to the Victorian Government to turn the tide on obesity. The focus is on children and young people to give them the best chance for a...
Research and publications
3 min read
28 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/healthier-start-victorians
At VicHealth, we believe that everyone deserves access to healthy, sustainable, and culturally appropriate food. We're passionate about creating a food system that not only supports the health of...
Programs and projects
5 min read
21 Sep 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/about-the-food-systems
Health promotion foundation VicHealth is today calling for urgent Government action on vaping, following deeply concerning claims of ambulance call outs to schools published in the Herald...
Media release
3 min read
22 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/action-needed-protect-kids-vaping-industry
Australia’s food supply requires more honest labelling of added sugars.VicHealth has commissioned The George Institute for Global Health to conduct research to inform the development of a...
Programs and projects
1 min read
9 Nov 2020
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/added-sugar-report
VicHealth welcomes the passing of landmark tobacco legislation that once again positions Australia as a world leader in tobacco control.  The Australian Government’s new Public Health...
Media release
2 min read
6 Dec 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/australia-leads-once-again-vichealth-welcomes-passing-globally
New research exposes the dirty tricks the e-cigarette industry uses to normalise vaping among teens on social media VicHealth and Quit have today released alarming new research revealing the...
Media release
4 min read
25 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/bad-vapefluence
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...
Resources and downloads
1 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/be-healthy-strategies-good-health
Victoria’s Citizens’ Jury on Obesity has put forward 20 actions to promote healthier eating and tackle rising rates of obesity. Share on facebookShare on twitterEmailShare on...
Programs and projects
3 min read
24 Feb 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/victorias-citizens-jury-on-obesity
With more than two in three Australian adults and one in four children above a healthy weight*, researchers say food availability, affordability and marketing can contribute to bad choices. Excess...
Media release
4 min read
13 Oct 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/commercial-factors-driving-unhealthy-diets
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