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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.

Raising awareness on Victoria’s fastest growing chronic condition

Raising awareness on Victoria’s fastest growing chronic condition

Health & Welfare | 5 October 2023

Every day 90 Victorians are diagnosed with diabetes, making it the fastest growing chronic condition in the state.

Gambling and liquor inquiry consults widely

Gambling and liquor inquiry consults widely

Health & Welfare | 8 September 2023

Youth roundtables, Geelong site visit and public hearings held as part of review of two Auditor-General’s reports.

Playing or paying the odds

Playing or paying the odds

Health & Welfare | 4 August 2023

A parliamentary inquiry is turning its attention to experiences that young people have with gambling harm.

Committee voices support for Donor Heroes’ Night

Committee voices support for Donor Heroes’ Night

Health & Welfare | 18 May 2023

The Legislative Assembly's Legal and Social Issues Committee would like to acknowledge Victoria’s organ and tissue donors and their families on Donor Heroes’ Night, Thursday May 18.