September 24th, 2024Inspiration for a healthier life

Initiatives to encourage and support Victorians to lead healthy lives have been showcased at Parliament House this month.

VicHealth, the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, organised the exhibition during parliament’s sitting week to highlight the work they and partner organisations undertake to support health and wellbeing, particularly among young Victorians. 

‘It’s really wonderful seeing the passion and initiative that young people bring to the programs we support them with,’ said Lisa Ohlmus, VicHealth’s Policy and Government Relations Manager.

’Young people are so motivated and passionate about the world that they live in and about ways to connect with each other and live healthy lives,’ she said.

‘It’s vital to give them the opportunity to have a voice in their health and wellbeing.’

The various programs featured at the showcase included ‘This Girl Can’, inspiring women to get active; ‘Uncloud’, bringing together a collective of young people fighting against vaping; and ‘Future Reset’, focusing on young people, arts and mental wellbeing.