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Founded by Victoria State Government in 1987.1
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Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
Organisation in Victoria, Australia, focusing on promoting good health and preventing chronic disease1
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.2 It was founded by Victoria State Government.1 It is headquartered in West Melbourne.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1987Founded1
- HeadquartersWest Melbourne1
- Websitewww.vichealth.vic.gov.au
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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.2
Timeline
- 1987Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.vichealth.vic.gov.au1
- WikipediaVictorian Health Promotion Foundation
- WikidataQ7927219
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