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VicHealth has a history of working in gender equality in recognition of its health and wellbeing benefits for women and girls.For close to two decades, we have delivered initiatives to support the...
Research and publications
5 min read
19 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/gender-equality-health-and-wellbeing
What does it mean to be a man in Australia? Research shows that the pressure on men to follow outdated stereotypes of masculinity is contributing to their anxiety, depression, risky drinking and...
Research and publications
8 min read
14 Oct 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/masculinities-and-health
As part of VicHealth's This Girl Can campaign, we've put together this practical guide to give you advice, suggestions, hints and tips to help more women and girls in your local area to get...
Research and publications
1 min read
8 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/helping-women-and-girls-get-active
It’s critical to get the transition from school to stable employment ‘right’ to protect the mental health of young people. New VicHealth research suggests practical ways for schools...
Research and publications
3 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/young-victorians-and-workforce
Racism is a key driver of ill-health and health inequalities. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to racism’s harms. Intergroup attitudes, beliefs and behaviours are...
Research and publications
3 min read
22 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/racism-racial-discrimination-and-child-and-youth-health
It has long been recognised that the arts, cultural sector and creative industries (the arts) can have a positive impact on people’s mental, physical and social health. It is also recognised...
Research and publications
2 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/arts-and-creative-industries-health-promotion
Co-design is a participatory tool for problem-solving that brings those with technical expertise and lived experience together, on equal ground, to design solutions.Co-designing with young...
Research and publications
18 min read
3 Jun 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/how-co-design-young-victorians
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
Spanning 8 years, this annual research project is a partnership between VicHealth, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Victoria University, Federation University, and 13 Victorian state sporting associations. You can access all the reports on this page.
Research and publications
2 min read
7 May 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/victorian-participation-organised-sport
These resources are designed to help the sporting sector ‘do sport differently’ to attract, engage and retain less-active Victorians in...
Research and publications
3 min read
8 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/redesigning-how-we-deliver-sport
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.