The Live4Life initiative commenced in 2009 in response to a reported increase in anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide amongst young people in the rural communities of the Macedon Ranges Shire.
Victoria has launched a comprehensive vaccination program for viral hepatitis and meningococcal in populations that have seen outbreaks of both illnesses.
One Primary Care Partnership discovered their own potential for health and wellbeing while promoting the Achievement Program.
A universal kindergarten dental group visiting program in the Sunraysia Region has a big impact on reaching local Aboriginal children.
The communities of Numurkah and Shepparton, in partnership with Deakin University, are developing a place based response to the rise in obesity and overweight amongst local children.
The Ballarat Carnival promoted the health of the local community and showcased Aboriginal sports Carnivals as health promoting environments.
Kidsafe Victoria has developed this community awareness campaign to reduce the number of children left unattended in cars across the state.
The first statewide conversation about the difficult and complex issue of suicide prevention in Victorian Aboriginal communities was held in Melbourne on Friday 10 November.