Health and Wellbeing

Ten years ago, Victorians lived through the worst heatwave and bushfires in Australia’s history. Tragically, 173 people lost their lives

Extreme heat can present a serious health risk, especially to elderly people and those with medical conditions. With temperatures climbing

Under-investment by successive Victorian governments has seen many people fall by the wayside.

More than 40 per cent of Australia’s disadvantaged kids do not play organised sport.

Community health services are the quiet achievers of Victoria’s health system. Under increasing pressure and desperate for more resources, they

Home solar could get a huge kick-along in Victoria over the next few years. Under the ‘Solar Homes’ program, Labor

The true value of a Neighbourhood House is counted in more than dollars.

Revisit the moment that convinced Victorian Coroner Jacqui Hawkins of the need for a safe injecting trial in North Richmond.

Investment in mental health, drug and alcohol services and in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in the 2017 Victorian Budget will

Poker machines do immeasurably more harm than good. They create and exacerbate the social disadvantage VCOSS members are then asked

A new Victorian strategy for Aboriginal health and wellbeing will need to involve Aboriginal people in all aspects, from development

  The Ageing, Disability and Mental Health Collaborative Panel was established in 2014 with the objective of building the capacity

A new report from the Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM), Review of community recovery following the 2013–14 Victorian bushfires, finds

VCOSS commends the 2016 Victorian Budget for its support for LGBTI community members, with the announcement of a new Pride

  Summary Good health underpins everyone’s ability to live a good life. VCOSS is encouraged the 2016 Victorian Budget includes significant