Let’s brush: Join Tash and Chomper for a brush-along
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) has developed a new video, which has been translated and has subtitles, for children and families to encourage toothbrushing.
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Spotlight on Victorian schools’ healthy initiatives while remote learning
The Achievement Program’s state-wide competition has uncovered the innovative ways Victorian schools are supporting students to stay active and healthy while remote learning.
Latrobe school achieves benchmarks in all health priority areas
Newborough East Primary School is the first school in Latrobe Valley to achieve benchmarks for seven health priority areas of the Achievement Program, which promotes good health and wellbeing by using an evidence-based framework for all early childhood services, schools and workplaces.
Tackling climate change and its impacts on health in local government
Victorian councils are in an ideal position to take actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change at the local level, and to contribute to state and national actions.
Sugary sports drinks – not the stuff champions are made of
Latrobe Leisure wanted to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. They realised, while they are in the business of health and fitness, the food and drinks offered in their cafés and kiosks told a completely different story.
Developing Victoria’s next HIV, Sexually Transmissible Infections and Viral Hepatitis response
Victorians are being asked to have their say in the development and renewal of Victoria’s next HIV, Sexually Transmissible Infections and Viral Hepatitis response for 2021-2025.
Supporting Greater Bendigo’s food system for a healthier future
Supporting local food systems has been shown to enhance the health and wellbeing of communities, improve the availability of and access to nutritious food, strengthen the local economy, and revitalise urban and natural environments.
Dating in Australia: FPV’s new sexual health resource for international students
Family Planning Victoria (FPV), with support from Study Melbourne, has launched a new sexual and reproductive health resource in a bid to overcome the social and structural barriers facing international students in Australia.