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Shark tank approach a heart starter for research

Shark tank approach a heart starter for research

Health & Welfare | 1 November 2024

Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in four of all deaths in Australia, claiming the life of one person every 12 minutes.

Lived experience fuels MPs’ disability advocacy

Lived experience fuels MPs’ disability advocacy

Health & Welfare | 22 October 2024

‘Nothing about us without us’ is a guiding principle in Victoria’s disability sector and one embraced by MPs who champion inclusion.

Creativity for a healthy future

Creativity for a healthy future

Health & Welfare | 13 September 2024

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

MP joins battle against ‘The Beast’

MP joins battle against ‘The Beast’

Health & Welfare | 15 May 2024

Pakenham's Emma Vulin drew inspiration from Neale Daniher as she addressed the parliament about her Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis.

Family discussion key to organ and tissue donation

Family discussion key to organ and tissue donation

Health & Welfare | 21 March 2024

Registering to be an organ and tissue donor is a selfless act, but one that relies on the consent of your loved ones.

'Seeing women' the key to improving health outcomes

'Seeing women' the key to improving health outcomes

Health & Welfare | 22 February 2024

Preventing ill health in Victorian women not only leads to a healthier society but also means less demand on the state’s secondary and tertiary prevention services, according to the Women's Health Services Network.

Lifeline of hope for Victorian communities

Lifeline of hope for Victorian communities

Health & Welfare | 21 February 2024

The lifesaving work of volunteers in mental health call centres across the state has been recognised at Parliament House.

Young Victorians key to vaping and tobacco reform

Young Victorians key to vaping and tobacco reform

Health & Welfare | 9 February 2024

The lived experiences and views of young Victorians will be vital to a new parliamentary inquiry looking at vaping and tobacco controls in Victoria.

WorkCover Bill report calls for wider consultation

WorkCover Bill report calls for wider consultation

Health & Welfare | 6 February 2024

Inquiry finds inadequate consultation left stakeholders feeling unable to influence proposed changes to WorkCover laws in any meaningful way.

Gambling report urges primetime ad ban

Gambling report urges primetime ad ban

Health & Welfare | 28 November 2023

New report calls on Victoria to follow South Australia’s lead and ban gambling advertising during primetime.

Being menopause friendly in the workplace

Being menopause friendly in the workplace

Health & Welfare | 5 November 2023

Presentation at Parliament House outlines things that can be done to support employees going through menopause.

Legislative Council supports triple zero bill

Legislative Council supports triple zero bill

Health & Welfare | 26 October 2023

The reform and restructuring of Victoria’s triple zero service has moved a step closer after the Legislative Council passed the Triple Zero Victoria Bill 2023 with government amendments in the last sitting week.