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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

Be Healthy Blog

Discover our top tips for healthy eating, staying active and looking after your wellbeing.

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1 min read

2 Apr 2020

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog

What's the difference between equity and equality?

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

Media releases

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1 min read

29 Oct 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases

Public health leaders praise moves to curb food industry’s misleading ‘no added sugar’ claims

Public health experts and consumer groups have backed moves by the food regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), to safeguard consumer health...

Media release

3 min read

4 Dec 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/public-health-leaders-praise-moves-curb-food-industrys-misleading

Easy leftover school lunchbox ideas

Looking for an easy lunchbox idea using leftovers as kids return to school? Author: VicHealth works with health promotion experts to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and...

Article

2 min read

5 Mar 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/easy-leftover-school-lunchbox-ideas

Four alcohol industry tactics targeting vulnerable people

How the alcohol industry has lined its pockets with money from vulnerable people during coronavirus restrictions [plus tips to rise above their tactics] Author: VicHealth, a Victorian Government...

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6 min read

5 Oct 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/four-alcohol-industry-tactics-targeting-vulnerable-people

Research & publications

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12 Feb 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications

Tasty, easy vegetable fritters for school lunchboxes

Packed with nutrition and energy, veggie fritters make great lunchbox fillers and kids will love cooking them with you! Author: VicHealth works with health promotion experts to create a Victoria...

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2 min read

11 Feb 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/tasty-easy-vegetable-fritters-school-lunchboxes

Commercial and economic systems

The choices commercial organisations make can create healthier, happier and fairer communities - or the opposite.

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2 min read

2 May 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-strategy-2023-2033/commercial-and-economic-systems

Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.

This website may contain images, names and voices of deceased people.

VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.