Seven rural health services are collectively working to reduce sugary drinks in health services in Western Victoria. Leadership support and a collaborative effort have been crucial in accelerating change in the region.
A new after hours campaign aims to raise awareness of available after hours medical services and reduce the volume of unnecessary emergency department visits.
One in five Australians will experience a mental health condition in any given year. The WorkWell Toolkit is a resource for employers to support them in building a mentally healthy workplace.
The ‘Balance for Better: Business’ program aims to provide local workplaces with the information and tools to work towards a more gender equal workforce.
There is a genuine interest from all age groups for healthy menu choices, and customers will choose green meals over amber, and amber over red, once they know the difference.
Stewart Harper, General Manager of Support Services at Latrobe Regional Hospital in Traralgon, is one of thousands of Victorians on the job, making time to get active thanks to Active April.
As part of the Playground to Plate grants scheme, 100 Victorian primary schools in 22 local government areas received $5,000 infrastructure grants to support their delivery of kitchen garden programs.
A self-assessment tool is now available for organisations to reflect and review their physical activity programs for older people.