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Victorian Health Promotion Foundation

1987 establishments in AustraliaFunding bodies of AustraliaGovernment agencies established in 1987Government agencies of Victoria (Australia)Health education in Australia
Health promotionMedical and health organisations based in Victoria (Australia)

The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation is a statutory authority in the Australian state of Victoria, originally funded by hypothecated taxation raised by the Victorian Tobacco Act 1987. It was the first health promotion body in the world to be funded by a tax on tobacco. Better known as VicHealth, the organisation has a mandate to promote good health for all Victorians. With a focus on promoting good health and preventing chronic disease, it leads and advocates for excellence in health-promoting policies and programs.

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Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
Pelham Street, Melbourne Carlton

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3053 Melbourne, Carlton
Victoria, Australia
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