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Let’s all tackle vaping scourge harming kids

This article was originally published in the Sunday Herald Sun on January 15, 2023. Authored by Dr Sandro Demaio   In early December 2022, a 12 year old boy called a Victorian health...

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5 min read

10 Apr 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/opinion-pieces/lets-all-tackle-vaping-scourge-harming-kids

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

Preventing tobacco use

Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in Victoria. It costs 4000 lives and $5 billion each and every year. World-leading innovation – led by VicHealth...

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30 Nov 2016

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-tobacco-use

Victorian tobacco retail licensing scheme commitment

Quit, VicHealth, and Cancer Council Victoria applaud today’s announcement from the Victorian Government to introduce a retail licensing scheme to protect Victorians from the harms of tobacco.  

Media release

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28 Mar 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/victorian-tobacco-retail-licensing-scheme-commitment

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...

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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...

Article

6 min read

5 Oct 2021

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

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...

Article

2 min read

11 Feb 2021

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

Why kids should be involved in lunch box prep

It could make eating fresh, delicious food more enjoyable for your whole family

Article

2 min read

15 Jan 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/why-kids-should-be-involved-lunch-box-prep

World Health Summit Vaping Roundtable

Young people and regional health leaders unite against Big Tobacco and Big Vape.

Media release

5 min read

23 Apr 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/world-health-summit-vaping-roundtable

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.