Health and Wellbeing

A new report finds that headline statistics about unemployment figures create a “false optimism” that doesn’t correspond to the reality

The theme of the Victorian Government’s 2022-23 Budget is ‘Putting Patients First’, and it’s certainly a bonanza for the health

There are countless initiatives in the State Budget that would form part of a wellbeing economy. It is time to

Should the clean energy revolution only be for the benefit of the already well-off? We think not.

ANALYSIS The Victorian Government is being urged to plant more trees and build more parks in Melbourne’s west. Green spaces

With the case numbers rising I was glad that childcare centres were closing. But also, we would have to scramble.

Engaging with culturally diverse and Aboriginal people in a tailored, safe and appropriate manner is crucial to ensuring those communities

Disaster management has become a more familiar concept for more Victorians over the last couple of years.

VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio, on why we must build a common understanding of what a wellbeing economy can offer

I can’t help but feel a sharp sense of dread and loss when someone asks, “So, what do you do?”

The Budget includes $3.8 billion to begin implementation of the Mental Health Royal Commission recommendations.

Communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires will benefit from investment in essential services.

The 2021-22 Budget invests $354 million to support victim survivors and address family violence.

Air pollution is a severe threat to children and people already experiencing ill-health or disadvantage.

Submission to the Active Victoria Refresh strategy

Submission to the Inquiry into Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Victoria

Pandemic supports are ending. It's not going to be pretty.

It can be painful to tell our own stories (again, and again, and again…).

There is a lot to be excited about.

The Royal Commission's final report is detailed, ambitious and significant.

It can be painful to watch people give gifts and attend family gatherings when you can't do the same.

 Victorian Voices a special Facebook Live series brought to you in partnership with ABC Melbourne. This episode was aired

I just pray every day that we will be allowed to go outside of the suburb, just to get food.

Although COVID-19 has been devastating, it has given Meena chance to pause and map out where she wants to take

Mandy Weber and her two teenage daughters face the prospect of homelessness for a sixth time once the JobSeeker Coronavirus

“No one should have to be making choices between food and bills, medication and bills. But we are."

Fear of COVID-19 has changed a lot of things in Ruth Skewes' life, but some things are too important to

I could see the doctors talking but couldn’t understand what they were saying. It was very isolating.

“We’re all in this together” goes the spin. But we’re not. Differential disadvantage means low-income people suffer more, for longer.

The pandemic is far from over. So the Commonwealth's financial supports must continue.