External Resources

We promote evidence based decision making, policy, strategy and programming in sport and active recreation. We are an active partner providing support and input into a range of research projects and advisory groups across the industry.

The following research portals and hubs provide Victoria’s sport and active recreation industry with a wide range of relevant information and contemporary research.

Clearinghouse for Sport	La Trobe University Centre for Sport and Social Impact
Participation	Commercialisation
Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Sport	Workforce Development

VicHealth - How to select mental health program providers for sports clubs

VicHealth has provided evidence-based tips on selecting mental health program providers for sports clubs, leagues and associations.

• Providing mental health programs to participants in sports clubs, leagues and associations is vital to the health and wellbeing of our communities.
• Monash University research shows there is a wide range of mental health and wellbeing program providers working with sporting organisations.
• However, the findings show that the sector is largely unregulated, with program providers offering differing services of varying quality.
• VicHealth has developed a toolkit designed to help sports organisations select the right provider and deliver the best possible mental health and wellbeing program to participants.