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20 Aug 2014

Physical Activity Prototyping Workshop

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for last Tuesday's Rapid Prototype Workshop for the Physical Activity Innovation Challenge with Doing Something Good.

Innovation Workshop

18 Apr 2019

Boosting physical activity levels for students

Research shows that very few children are getting adequate exercise, but schools can develop strategies to build more physical activity into students’ daily routines.

VicHealth Letter

09 Nov 2018

Encouraging regular physical activity

Regular physical activity is a key factor in promoting good health and preventing chronic disease. VicHealth has focused its support of sports organisations so that they are better able to promote good health, while also tackling barriers to sport participation, especially for women.

VicHealth highlights 2014-15

19 Jul 2020

Physical activity resources about coronavirus

You can use the resources on this page to encourage physical activity during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus resources

11 Aug 2014

Physical Activity Futures Jam Workshop

A big thanks to all who took part in last Wednesday's Futures Jam for the Physical Activity Innovation Challenge with Doing Something Good.

Innovation workshop wrap-up

18 Mar 2019

This Girl Can Week to address impact of shaming on women’s physical activity levels

New research from health promotion foundation VicHealth has revealed the devastating impact women’s experiences of judgement while exercising has on their capacity to begin or maintain physical activity.

This Girl Can Victoria

09 Jul 2020

Encouraging regular physical activity

Getting more people, more physically active

Our work

14 Dec 2011

MOTION: Arts, Physicality and Connection

This project summary outlines seven projects aimed at improving mental and physical health and well-being through participation in the arts. VicHealth’s MOTION program fuses creativity with physical activity and social connection.

Arts and social connection

29 Oct 2012

Joy of cycling improves mental and physical health of homeless

A VicHealth and Hanover Welfare Services program which has provided bikes, physical activity training and nutrition skills for homeless Victorians over the past three years has been shown to improve their mental health and fitness.

Cycling

01 Dec 2016

Encouraging regular physical activity

3-year priority 2013–16: More people physically active, participating in sport and walking.

VicHealth Highlights 2015–16

05 Dec 2017

Encouraging regular physical activity

More people physically active, playing sport and walking, with a focus on women and girls.

VicHealth Highlights 2016-17

29 Mar 2019

Females and physical activity

There are many barriers that reduce or stop women and girls from being active. The ‘fear of judgement’ is one such barrier common to all life stages. While this issue is complex, the good news is there are many steps that can be taken to help females overcome barriers to activity, so they can lead happier, healthier lives.

Female participation in sport