VIDEOS "VIENNA HEALTH AWARD 2022"

On behalf of VIENNA HEALTH PROMOTION – WiG and STADT WIEN MARKETING the Drehstrom film production produced three videos with the winners of the Wiener Gesundheitspreis 2022 in the summer of 2022. The videos were shown at the award ceremony in Vienna City Hall on September 19th 2022 and then they were published on the social media channels of Wiener Gesundheitsförderung.

In 2022, several outstanding projects in the category “Health and Sports” were recognized as part of the Vienna Health Award. These initiatives stand out for their innovative approaches to promoting physical activity and health across various population groups. The award winners share insights into their projects in this video:

ON BOARD – skateboardorientiertes Jugendprojekt: The project „ON BOARD“ by the Skateboard Club Vienna uses the fascination of skateboarding to motivate young people to engage in physical activity and social participation. In cooperation with partners such as the Concrete Jungle Foundation and Juvivo Neun, the project offers supervised skateboard workshops that not only foster athletic skills but also strengthen participants’ self-confidence and social integration.

Bewegung im Blick – Bewegung, Sport und Gesundheit für Mädchen und Burschen in der außerschulischen Jugendarbeit: The Institute for Women’s and Men’s Health (FEM and MEN), in collaboration with the Verein Wiener Jugendzentren, developed the project „Bewegung im Blick“. The goal is to create gender-sensitive physical activity offers for young people in out-of-school youth work. Through targeted programs, both girls and boys are encouraged to be physically active and develop healthy movement habits.

loginsSportInclusion – Sport – Gesundheit – Soziales: The association LOGIN – Verein zur Gesundheitsförderung und sozialen Integration initiated the project „loginsSportInclusion“, which uses sport as a means of social integration. Through low-threshold physical activity opportunities, people from diverse social backgrounds are brought together to engage in exercise and break down social barriers.

These projects vividly demonstrate the diverse and creative ways in which health promotion in the field of sport and movement can be implemented. They make an important contribution to improving quality of life and promoting a healthy lifestyle among the people of Vienna.

In 2022, several outstanding projects in the category “Healthy in Grätzel and District” were honored as part of the Vienna Health Award. These initiatives stand out for their innovative approaches to promoting health and social cohesion across various districts in Vienna. The award winners share insights into their projects in this video:

Heimspiel Wien – SOS-Kinderdorf Wien West: “Heimspiel Wien” is a football project by SOS-Kinderdorf Wien West that offers children living in residential complexes the opportunity to play and be active together. With simple resources—such as benches as goals and a ball—the public space becomes a playing field. The project not only promotes physical activity but also strengthens the sense of community and social integration among participating children.

COACHING IM GEHEN – Verein NACHBARINNEN in Wien: The organization NACHBARINNEN in Wien offers an innovative counseling format with “COACHING IM GEHEN,” in which conversations take place during shared walks. This low-threshold service is aimed particularly at women with a migration background and combines physical activity with psychosocial support. Walking in familiar surroundings creates an open atmosphere that facilitates dialogue and promotes well-being.

Grätzl-Rallye – Mobilitätsagentur Wien: The “Grätzl-Rallye” by the Mobilitätsagentur Wien is an interactive educational initiative for primary school children that combines movement, urban exploration, and puzzle-solving fun. In the form of a scavenger hunt, children discover their neighborhood (Grätzel), solve tasks, and get to know their surroundings better. The project not only encourages physical activity but also raises awareness of the local environment and fosters joy in shared movement.

These projects show in an impressive way how creative and participatory approaches can enhance health and social togetherness at the local level.

In 2022, several outstanding projects in the category “Healthy in Institutions and Organizations" were honored as part of the Wiener Gesundheitspreis. These initiatives impressively demonstrate how health can be promoted and sustainably embedded in various institutions. The award winners share their experiences in thesew video interviews about their recognized projects:

ParDi: Patient*innenbeteiligung im Diabeteszentrum Wienerberg: The project “ParDi” aims to establish sustainable patient involvement at the Diabeteszentrum Wienerberg. Through active participation, patients are more closely involved in treatment processes in order to improve the quality of care and enhance health literacy. The project is a collaboration between the City of Vienna – Strategic Health Services (MA 24), the Österreichische Gesundheitskasse (ÖGK), the Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG), and FEM Süd.

Obdach Josi macht gesund: The day center Obdach Josi offers a wide range of health services for people experiencing homelessness through the project “Obdach Josi macht gesund.” In cooperation with partner organizations such as Psychosoziale Dienste Wien, neunerhaus, and Caritas, both medical and psychosocial support services are provided. Innovative subprojects like “Josi Nurse” and “Suchthilfe vor Ort” complement the offer and contribute to improving the health conditions of its users.

Es reicht! Kampagne gegen sexuelle Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz: The Kuratorium Wiener Pensionisten-Wohnhäuser (KWP) launched the campaign “Es reicht!” to address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Through education, training, and clear guidelines, a respectful and safe working environment is created for all employees.

Drei Säulen der schulischen Gesundheitsförderung: The Mittelschule Selzergasse in Vienna developed a holistic concept for school health promotion based on three pillars: physical activity, nutrition, and psychosocial well-being. Through a wide range of measures, students, teachers, and parents are equally involved in fostering a healthy school environment.

These projects clearly show how targeted actions and cooperation can promote health within different institutions and organizations. They make a valuable contribution to improving the quality of life and well-being of Vienna’s population.