New smoking bans for outdoor dining
From 1 August 2017, Victorians will be able to enjoy a meal with family and friends outdoors in the fresh air, without the dangers of second-hand smoke.
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Trialling a brief smoking cessation intervention in health services
Health services and health professionals can play a major role in helping people quit smoking. In fact, one in 33 conversations with a health professional will lead to a patient successfully quitting smoking.
Smiles 4 Miles extending across Lower Hume
The Lower Hume Primary Care Partnership (PCP) has expanded the Smiles 4 Miles initiative to over 40 organisations in the region.
Preventing violence and injury
Preventing family violence is one of Victoria’s major priorities. To increase the safety of all, Victoria is focusing on a range of actions.
Tobacco-free living
While smoking rates have decreased significantly over the past 30 years, we want the decline in smoking to be experienced equally across the whole population. To do this, Victoria is focusing on a range of actions.
Improving sexual and reproductive health
Sexual and reproductive health requires respect, safety and freedom from discrimination and violence.
Delivering place-based approaches
Victoria recognises the fundamental role that location plays in our health and wellbeing. To support health and wellbeing, Victoria is focusing on a range of actions.
Delivering people-centred approaches
People-centred approaches are based on listening to what people want, and helping them live in their communities as they choose. To support health and wellbeing, Victoria is focusing on a range of actions.