VicHealth and the Parenting Research Centre have today announced a three-year study into parental fear as a barrier to children’s’ physical activity, to pinpoint causes and find solutions.
Read More →ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher, today released a survey providing a snapshot on physical activity levels, nutrition and health in our school children.
Read More →ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher today announced that the Government is providing $316,000 in funding through the Health Promotion Grants Program to promote healthy school communities in the Canberra region.
Read More →Today, the Chairman and Board of beyondblue are excited to announce the appointment of Ms Kate Carnell AO, as beyondblue’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Read More →Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, said the Gillard Labor Government has today taken another step towards making the nation’s biggest cities and regional centres even more productive, sustainable and liveable, with the establishment of a new Urban Policy Forum.
Read More →Kinect Australia (formerly Vic fit) has launched its new name – Physical Activity Australia to the exercise and fitness industry today.
Read More →A revolutionary iPhone app launched today will empower Australian shoppers to make healthier food choices and reduce their risk of dying early from two of the nation’s biggest killers – heart attack and stroke.
Read More →More than 3500 Victorian lives could be saved by healthier lifestyles Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging all Victorians to think long-term in making their New Year’s resolutions for 2012. Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper said that making and keeping resolutions such as giving up smoking, exercising more and drinking less alcohol could significantly decrease the risk of serious illness including cancer.
Read More →AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, today called on the Government and health groups to place a renewed focus on child and youth health issues in 2012. Children and young people confront a range of health issues including poor diet and obesity, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and bullying. The degree to which these conditions have an impact can be influenced by socio-economic factors.
Read More →Australians who made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight can count on some help to reach their target weight. Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek today encouraged people to sign up to a free 12-week planner and make changes towards a healthier lifestyle. The 12-week planner allows people to set short and long-term goals about what they want to achieve, and then plan their meals and physical activity accordingly.
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