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Positive Body Image Strategy


Positive body imageThe Victorian Government was the first government at any level in Australia to undertake a statewide inquiry into the impact of negative body image on young people. A strategy was then developed with a grants component.

A public Positive Body Image inquiry was conducted in 2005 and received submissions from young people, families, teachers, health professionals and the broader community.

Following the inquiry, the Victorian Government allocated $2.1 million over four years to a Positive Body Image Strategy (784 kb, pdf) to implement a majority of the recommendations, as part of the 'Go for your life' initiative.

The Positive Body Image Strategy involves funding for community awareness, education and training. The comprehensive Strategy includes:
  • Media Code of Conduct
  • Positive Body Image Grants
  • BodyThink funding boost
Girls on the Go! has also been extended across Victoria.

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