Food for All forum: Securing the Future 2009

The Securing the Future forum featured Food for All project workshops, presentations from researchers and discussion on the successes and challenges in securing improved access to food for healthy eating.

VicHealth's $1 million Active Clubs Grant round 2012-2013 open

In a bid to get more people active, the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) has launched its 2012/2013 Active Club Grants funding round, which assists with the purchase of essential sporting equipment, injury prevention and management equipment, portable shade and volunteer training.

$1.1 million awarded to 472 local sports clubs in Victoria

The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) has awarded funding to 472 sports clubs in Victoria under its 2013 Active Clubs Grants round.

Quitline providing critical support to smokers at increased risk of coronavirus impacts

There is emerging evidence that people who smoke are likely to be more susceptible to infection with coronavirus and more likely to be more affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

MOTION: VicHealth funding to create art that moves people

Following the success of seven unique projects funded under its original MOTION program, VicHealth today invites arts and cultural organisations to apply for grants of up to $70,000.

Future Makers for Change

VicHealth is proud to partner with Creative Victoria and other agencies in this cross-government initiative, which that will explore the social impact of the creative industries.

Prevention of family violence and coronavirus

The resources on this page provide information about the prevention of family violence during the coronavirus pandemic.

Why VicHealth is asking Victorians to decide how we fight obesity

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

White Night Melbourne and White Night Ballarat 2017 Program Announcement

White Night Melbourne will return to the streets, laneways and gardens of the CBD from dusk till dawn on Saturday 18 February, 2017 and the inaugural White Night Ballarat will follow on Saturday 4 March, 2017.

Across a long and storied career, immunologist Sir Gustav Nossal has broken new ground and collected numerous accolades. But it was through his work on public health projects with the World Health Organization, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and VicHealth, that ‘Sir Gus’ improved the lives of millions worldwide. As VicHealth celebrates its 30th Anniversary, we catch up with our inaugural Chair.