VIDEOS "VIENNA HEALTH AWARD 2019"

The VIENNA HEALTH PROMOTION – WiG awards the WIENER GESUNDHEITSPREIS (Vienna Health Award) every year. In August and September 2019 the Drehstrom film production produced several videos presenting and explaining various awarded projects. The videos were then published in September 2019 at the Vienna Health Promotion Conference and on the Internet.

In the videos, the award winners tell about their projects, how they came up with ideas, which solutions they developed for the problems and what successes they achieved with them. Animated text, graphics and photos helps to unterstand the spoken statements easier.

At the 2019 Vienna Health Award, three outstanding projects were honored in the category “Healthy in Grätzel and District”, recognized for their strong local commitment to promoting health and well-being in Vienna’s districts. The award winners share insights into their projects in a video:

Gemeinsam den Wiesbergpark gestalten – eine lokale Care-Kultur aufbauen: This project by the institute „entschleunigung und orientierung – institut für alterskompetenzen“ focused on the collaborative design of the Wiesbergpark. Its goal was to establish a local care culture that promotes social inclusion and transforms the park into a health-promoting space for encounters across all generations.

FiP – Frühstück im Park: The initiative “FiP – Frühstück im Park”, organized by the association FFFR, hosted regular breakfast gatherings in public spaces. These low-threshold events provided residents with opportunities to connect, build social networks, and enjoy healthy meals together, thereby strengthening community bonds and mental well-being.

Merkima – Demenz Kindern erklärt: The project “Merkima” by Alzheimer Austria developed age-appropriate materials and methods to help children understand the topic of dementia. Through education and awareness, the project fostered intergenerational understanding and supported children in dealing with relatives affected by dementia.

At the 2019 Vienna Health Award, four outstanding projects were honored in the category “Healthy in Institutions and Organizations” for their innovative approaches to promoting health within institutional settings. In the video, the award winners share insights into their projects:

Curriculum Betriebliche FRAUENgesundheitsförderung: The Büro für Frauengesundheit und Gesundheitsziele of Magistratsabteilung 24 developed a curriculum specifically aimed at promoting women's health in the workplace. Through workshops and training sessions, female employees in municipal enterprises are sensitized to health-related topics and encouraged to engage in preventive health care.

„ASK & GO“-Runden der Abteilung Diversitäts- und Gesundheitsmanagement: The Kuratorium Wiener Pensionisten-Wohnhäuser implemented regular discussion rounds in which residents and staff jointly address topics related to health and diversity. These low-threshold formats foster dialogue and contribute to creating a health-promoting environment within the facilities.

DURCHBLICKer*in – Gesundheitskompetenz für Frauen und Männer in der Erwachsenenbildung: The Institut für Frauen- und Männergesundheit launched a project aimed at strengthening health literacy among adults through educational offerings. Participants are empowered to better understand health information and apply it to their daily lives, leading to improved long-term healthcare outcomes.

Wasserschule – Förderung des Wassertrinkens an Wiener Pflichtschulen: Submitted by gutessen consulting, this project advocates for consciously promoting healthy drinking habits among children. The goal is to establish tap water as the preferred beverage in everyday school life, thereby contributing to health promotion and the prevention of obesity and diet-related diseases. Through educational initiatives, workshops, and the installation of water stations, the topic of drinking water is introduced in a child-friendly manner and sustainably integrated into the school environment.

At the 2019 Vienna Health Award, three outstanding projects were honored in the category “Healthy, Diverse City” for their innovative approaches to promoting health and diversity in Vienna. In the video, the award winners share insights into their prize-winning projects:

Burschen.Leben.Vielfalt.: The Männergesundheitszentrum MEN was recognized for its project “Burschen.Leben.Vielfalt.”, which aims to strengthen the health literacy of boys from diverse cultural backgrounds. Through workshops and educational programs, topics such as mental health, sexuality, and gender roles are addressed to support healthy development in a diverse society.

loginsIntegration – Vielfalt in Bewegung – Vielfalt in Begegnung: The association LOGIN was honored for its project “loginsIntegration”, which promotes the social integration of people with a migration background through activities that encourage physical movement and interpersonal exchange. By engaging in shared experiences, barriers are reduced and understanding of different life realities is fostered.

MigrantInnen für Gesundheit: Volkshilfe Wien received recognition for its project “MigrantInnen für Gesundheit”, which trains migrant women to become health ambassadors. These ambassadors share health information within their communities and help improve access to health services, bringing health promotion directly into people’s everyday lives.