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🗓️ Lock it in! 🔒 Presented by @sportandrecvic and Vicsport, the Victorian Sport Awards (#VSAs) will be held on 𝟭𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in the Members Dining Room at the @MCG!

Incidental exercise comes in many forms! How could your patients incorporate incidental movement into their routine? 🏃‍♀️❤️ Learn more about the types of exercise HERE👉 heartfoundation.org.au/healt…

Yesterday saw our final Connect & Support Participation Network (CSPN) session, thanks to @VicHealth, with Andrew O'Loughlin taking us through the Heroes Journey concept and how it can be related to sporting organisations.

🌡️ HEATWAVE WARNING: Stay Safe in the Heat! 🌡️ The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Heatwave Warning for Victoria. Extreme heat can affect everyone, but older people, those with pre-existing conditions, pregnant women, young children, and pets are particularly at risk. With climate change making heatwaves more frequent and intense, let’s stay prepared and protect our community. How to Stay Safe in the Heat: ✅ Drink plenty of water. Always carry a bottle with you. ✅ NEVER leave kids, adults, or pets in cars. Temperatures inside can double in minutes. ✅ Keep cool – find air-conditioned spaces, close blinds, use fans, take cool showers, and wear loose, natural fabrics. ✅ Plan ahead – schedule activities for the coolest parts of the day and avoid exercising in the heat. ✅ Look out for others – check on elderly relatives, neighbors, and vulnerable people, and ensure your pets are safe too. ✅ If you feel unwell, call NURSE-ON-CALL at 1300 606 024 or see a doctor. In an emergency, dial 000. 💡 Stay informed and prepared: health.vic.gov.au/environmen… Keep cool, stay hydrated, and check on those who might need extra help. Together, we can beat the heat! 💧🌞

‘Commerce, Economy, Trade and Public Health’ conference kicking off in Narm/Melbourne #CETPH2024 @_PHAA_ @VicHealth

Held between November 13-19, Vicsport observes Trans Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues that members of the rainbow community face. #TAW2024 #tdor

NEW FIGURES: Our latest FoodSwitch data confirms just 36% of packaged foods in Australia display their Health Star Rating - well short of the 60% voluntary target due tomorrow. Food Ministers must hold the line and make the system mandatory ASAP. bit.ly/4fCMhcU

Public health groups are calling for the mandatory display of Health Star Ratings on all products, with food manufacturers accused of being “highly selective” about which items carry it. | @theheraldsun @VicHealth @georgeinstitute @FHAllianceAU heraldsun.com.au/news/victor…

VicHealth welcomes today’s announcement by the Victorian Government to introduce a tobacco retail licensing scheme. A tobacco licensing scheme will remove dishonest sellers from the market, protecting kids and the Victorian community. vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-pu…

Tobacco is the only product that will kill two out of three of its users. That's why we support the tobacco licensing scheme proposed by the state government today - it's critical for the health of Victorians. Read our statement: vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-pu…

Together with @FHAllianceAU and @_PHAA_, we strongly welcome news that the Australian Government plans to better control how infant formulas are marketed in Australia. 🔗 Read more: phaa.net.au/Web/Web/News/Med…

Thank you, Ally Langdon and @ACurrentAffair9 for including @alikjones in last night's piece on Health Star Ratings. The system's voluntary nature is an issue, and we look forward to that changing in 2025! bit.ly/3NyLQnD

Yesterday on #WorldFoodDay we shared why, until Health Star Ratings (HSR) are mandatory, consumers are left guessing about the healthiness of food. Mandatory HSR usage on all eligible products will ensure Australians make healthier choices about what they eat.

We don't want Big Tobacco to get our kids hooked on nicotine. Since our world leading laws came into effect we've seized 5 million vapes, keeping them out of the hands of kids.

Always a pleasure to connect with — and learn from — my Queensland counterpart, Dr Rob & the @hw_queensland team. We’re here in Brisbane for the next days, joining more than ten health promotion agencies from across Asia and the Pacific. Sharing ideas, for collective progress.

CHF has joined leading public health groups @VicHealth @FHAllianceAU & @georgeinstitute, in applauding Australia's food ministers for committing to make Health Star Ratings mandatory if the food industry continues to drag its feet by November 2025. foodregulation.gov.au/activi…

We applaud @gedkearney & Australia's Food Ministers for their commitment to mandate Health Star Ratings if the industry fails to reach a 70% voluntary uptake by November 2025. 👏 Read our joint media release: bit.ly/4dvFkJu @VicHealth @georgeinstitute