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We know there’s a lot going on in the world right now, and sometimes looking after yourself can feel… impossible. 💛 But ...
17/10/2025

We know there’s a lot going on in the world right now, and sometimes looking after yourself can feel… impossible. 💛

But even a few minutes of meditation can make a huge difference, Better sleep, less stress, more focus. And best of all, you can do it anywhere, anytime, for free.

Never tried it before? No worries! Swipe through for super simple tips to get started wherever you are 🌿

🚶‍In Shepparton, small steps are having a big impact. Schools, families and the Greater Shepparton City Council have com...
16/10/2025

🚶‍In Shepparton, small steps are having a big impact.

Schools, families and the Greater Shepparton City Council have come together to make everyday movement part of kids’ lives.

Through the Get Mooving to School program, more children are walking, riding and scooting safely to school, building healthy habits early in life.

From safer paths and “Park, Stop and Drop” zones, to maps co-designed with students, this is what happens when councils, their communities and young people work side by side.

When we listen, share power, and let young people lead, change is possible.

VicHealth is honoured to support projects like this, helping councils and communities across Victoria create spaces where children and young people can thrive.

✨ Learn more about this project: https://vichealth.au/46RAyp7

More than 15 million teens aged 13–15 around the world v**e. That’s the alarming figure from a new World health organiz...
14/10/2025

More than 15 million teens aged 13–15 around the world v**e.
That’s the alarming figure from a new World health organization report.
So it’s no wonder parents like Edwina want to take action.

When her daughter Lola started worrying about what she’d do if friends pressured her to v**e, Edwina knew she needed to have the conversation, but she just wasn’t sure how.

Using Talking To Your Teen About Va**ng, a research-based guide developed by VicHealth and The Behaviour Change Collaborative, Edwina found practical ways to talk to Lola and her brother Tom openly and confidently about va**ng.

💬 Research shows parents are still the most influential voices in their teenagers’ lives, so starting the conversation early makes a difference.

Read the free guide today and have the chat! https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resources-download/va**ng-conversation-guide-for-parents

09/10/2025

How do you connect to your community? 💚

For World Mental Health Day, we asked VicHealth staff what they do to connect with their community and how it makes them feel.

From joining local clubs, getting active in nature and sharing yummy food and drinks, being part of something bigger helps us feel valued and like we belong.

We’d love to hear how you connect with your community. Tell us in the comments below 👇

🌟 Youth-led. Community-driven. Culture celebrated. 🌟 Young people from Bendigo’s Karen community aren’t just playing spo...
09/10/2025

🌟 Youth-led. Community-driven. Culture celebrated. 🌟

Young people from Bendigo’s Karen community aren’t just playing sport – they’re leading the way. 🙌

The Karen community are from South-East Asia, but their origins are traced to the Gobi Desert, Mongolia, or Tibet.

Together with Sports Focus, local sports clubs and community groups, they’ve co-designed soccer, volleyball & futsal tournaments that bring friends, families and culture together ❤️⚽🏐

The result?
✨ Increased sport participation by responding to the community’s need for shorter tournaments
✨ Leadership & teamwork skills for youth volunteers
✨ Stronger community connections & cultural pride

VicHealth is proud to stand alongside the Bendigo community in supporting projects that empower young people to shape meaningful solutions💪

07/10/2025

Back to school hits like...

🥪🎶 Knees are weak, palms are sweaty,
You check the fridge, there’s only Mum’s spaghetti.
On the surface you look calm and ready…
But school’s back, and the lunchbox is empty!

Bread’s gone, fruit’s mouldy already,
Scrolling TikTok for inspo, hands shaky and sweaty.

Snap back to the supermarket, oh, there goes gravity,
Snack aisle tricks hit your wallet like a cavity.

“Natural! Healthy!” the packets all claim,
But hidden sugars play the same old game.
All you want is something plain…
Instead it feels like a supermarket mind game!

⚽💙 What started as a football competition for a Nepalese community north of Melbourne, has become something so much more...
02/10/2025

⚽💙 What started as a football competition for a Nepalese community north of Melbourne, has become something so much more.

Nepalese Society of Kalkallo - NESK Football Meet has been bringing more than 50 young people together each week, not just to play football, but to laugh, connect, and feel part of something bigger.

Over more than 4 months, friendships have bloomed, confidence has grown, and even on rainy nights when games couldn’t go ahead, people still showed up just to be together.

This is one of the ways the Nepalese Society of Kalkallo is supporting local families. Through sports clubs, competitions and wellness workshops, they’re helping ease isolation and bring balance during tough times.

We’re proud to support this project through our Growing Healthy Communities Grants. It’s a shining example of how community-led sport can help young people feel empowered and connected.

To learn more about the other powerful projects VicHealth supports through our Growing Healthy Community grants, visit www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/growing-healthy-communities-successful-recipients

Doofé isn’t your typical cafe. It’s run by students from Castlemaine Secondary College who have been disengaged from sch...
30/09/2025

Doofé isn’t your typical cafe. It’s run by students from Castlemaine Secondary College who have been disengaged from school.

A group of enterprising Year 10 students recently took over the Castlemaine Community House and opened the doors to their very own pop-up cafe.

Word got around quick, with a line outside the door and the cafe sold out of coffee, toasties and snacks an hour before closing.

The cafe was part of a pilot re-engagement program we’re proud to support through our Growing Healthy Communities grant program, which aims to build vocational skills, boost confidence and support the wellbeing of young people.

Check out the other local programs we're supporting through our Growing Healthy Communities grants on our website: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/growing-healthy-communities-successful-recipients

School holidays can feel like they go on forever… and keeping kids entertained (without spending a fortune) is no small ...
28/09/2025

School holidays can feel like they go on forever… and keeping kids entertained (without spending a fortune) is no small feat!

The good news? There’s a bunch of fun, affordable ways to keep the family busy.

Here are some great VicHealth-supported events happening:

� Secret World of Food activation at Scienceworks until Sunday
� Play Date by All The Queens Men in Castlemaine’s Phee Theatre on Wednesday
� New Our Wondrous Planet exhibition at Melbourne Museum every day
�Local Food Connect - Melbourne's Greenwood Farm in Bundoora is hosting open days this Sat & Sun.

We’ve also rounded up six activities, like bushwalking, bike riding and cooking, to help the whole family stay active, connected and smiling.

� Check them out here: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/six-school-holiday-activities-for-the-whole-family

Whether you're a die-hard fan, a casual spectator, or just around for the snacks and good company, Saturday is about mor...
25/09/2025

Whether you're a die-hard fan, a casual spectator, or just around for the snacks and good company, Saturday is about more than the game.

From the Granny to local club matches, sport has the power to bring people together — no matter your age, background, or team colours.

Sport is more than competition. It helps us to connect and creates a sense of belonging.

So whether you're cheering on the Cats or the Lions (or simply watching alongside an avid footy fan), take a moment to enjoy the day and the shared moments sport brings.

A PSA from us: If the game is getting stressful, take a few deep breaths, stretch during the breaks, and remember: win or lose, connecting with fam and friends is the real winner...and the snacks.

Did you hear the news? Play Date is coming to Castlemaine just in time for the school holidays! 👯Next week, pop duo Turt...
23/09/2025

Did you hear the news? Play Date is coming to Castlemaine just in time for the school holidays! 👯

Next week, pop duo Turtle and Sugar Rush will take over The Phee Broadway Theatre to bring the ultimate dance and play party to children and their chosen families.

Developed by arts organisation All The Queens Men, Play Date is an imaginative children’s focused performance celebrating inclusion, visibility, and social connection.

Singing and dancing is encouraged, and as part of Seniors Week, people aged 60+ get free entry.

We’re proud to help bring this performance across regional Victoria through our Growing Healthy Communities grant program, and we thank All The Queens Men, Castlemaine Community House, Castlemaine Pride, Mount Alexander Shire Council and Regional Arts Victoria for making these shows possible.

🔗 View the showtimes and get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/play-date-by-all-the-queens-men

Watched Adolescence? Keen to support boys and men to break free from outdated masculine stereotypes but not sure how to ...
22/09/2025

Watched Adolescence? Keen to support boys and men to break free from outdated masculine stereotypes but not sure how to have the conversation?

We produced a message guide with Common Cause to help us have better chats about what healthy masculinity looks like: http://bit.ly/4msEukH

Also check out Jesuit Social Services, The Man Cave and Respect Victoria who are doing epic work in this space.

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