Serving up better meals in Victorian Public Hospitals and Aged Care
Nutritious food can help prevent chronic disease and is essential for optimal patient treatment and recovery.
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Helping oral health professionals start a conversation about smoking
A new Smokefree Smiles package is available to empower oral health professionals to take a client’s lifestyle into consideration when providing care and to help their patients quit smoking.
Yarra Valley Health Promoting Schools Network
Have you considered connecting schools in your area and offering collective support with health and wellbeing and parent engagement? Schools have the opportunity to learn from each other and celebrate the great work being done to promote health and wellbeing.
Creating culturally safe and inclusive environments within Knox and Maroondah
Aboriginal Culture is the longest living culture in the world, dating back over 80,000 years however many people may be uncomfortable or lack confidence in their knowledge or delivery of education around Aboriginal Culture.
Deakin University healthy changes lead to a 1.3 tonne reduction in sugar sold on campus
Deakin University is transforming its food environment and has successfully introduced healthy vending machines across all campuses.
Tackling climate change and its impact on health
The Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan is prioritising action to tackle climate change and its impact on our health, an issue recognised by the World Health Organization as a leading threat to health.
Record number of councils sign up to Walk to School
This year VicHealth is teaming up with a record 71 local councils to bring the Walk to School program to local communities across the state.
Focus areas of the Victorian public health and wellbeing plan 2019–2023
The Victorian public health and wellbeing plan 2019–2023 (the plan) sets the direction for action across State and local governments.