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VicHealth. Health promotion in Victoria. Role of VicHealth. Established in 1987 to replace tobacco sponsorship at art and sporting events. Also focussed on health promotion and disease prevention. Now focussed on programs that encourage participation.
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VicHealth Health promotion in Victoria
Role of VicHealth • Established in 1987 to replace tobacco sponsorship at art and sporting events. • Also focussed on health promotion and disease prevention. • Now focussed on programs that encourage participation. • Aim to raise awareness to promote change in both individuals and communities.
VicHealth projects • Quit campaign – Prevent/stop smoking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfAxUpeVhCg&NR=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YjrkBYDDQM&playnext=1&list=PL7A5CEF6D40A33F1B • Research and regulation – Tobacco control. • Smokefree environments – At sport and art events and facilities. • Active and safe travel to school – Walking school bus.
VicHealth projects (Cont’d) • Out of school hours sports – Games after school. • Active club grants – Money for sports clubs to buy equipment, shelter and train volunteers. • SunSmart– Safety in the sun
VicHealth Values 1) Working together – collaboration and cooperation to enhance work. 2) Be honest – Develop trust, through good communication. 3) Be respectful – Fair treatment, with dignity. 4) Challenge and be challenged – Debate. 5) Be eco-wise –Protect future, sustainability .
Priorities for focus • S – Reducing Smoking. • N – Improving Nutrition. • A – Reducing harm from Alcohol. • P – Increasing Physical activity. • S – Increasing Social and economic participation. • - Reducing harm from UV exposure.