Join Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) on Tuesday 19 August 2025 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre at the 2025 A Better Choice Conference, which will explore how to deliver healthier food and drinks in schools, sport and recreation and healthcare facilities.
This exciting biannual event, which will be offered both in-person and online, will bring together audiences from schools, sport and recreation, and healthcare sectors looking to provide healthier food and drinks in their settings.
The event will feature a full-day program of educational and informative sessions, as well as an exhibition featuring suppliers of healthy food and drink options, and other support services relevant to the audience.
Through the conference theme ‘Creating healthy food environments for all Queenslanders’, the program will feature opportunities to learn how to market healthy options and boost revenue or profits, work with volunteers and engage with stakeholders. Learning will be supported by successful case studies to equip attendees with the skills and knowledge to create environments that promote and prioritise healthy options.
Hear directly from others who have successfully made healthy changes and network with fellow attendees, speakers, partners and exhibitors (suppliers, manufacturers, producers and distributors).
Why Attend?
• Build networks with like-minded peers and connect with suppliers of healthy foods and drinks
• Expand your knowledge and learn what others in the sporting, school and healthcare spaces have done to showcase healthier options
• Walk away inspired, with new skills, ideas and approaches to make healthy simple changes at your club, school tuckshop, retail outlet or vending machine
• Get insights on the latest trends from our industry exhibitors
• Hear how you can get involved and the tools available to help
• Contribute to a generational change of creating healthy food environments across Queensland.
“I loved it all. The speakers were amazing. The vendors were very helpful.
I’ve left with a heart full of knowledge. Can’t wait to implement changes for the benefit of the kids.”
– 2023 ABC Expo attendee
Event Information
| Date | Tuesday 19 August 2025 |
| Time | 8am – 3.30pm |
| Location | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Registration | Registration options include both in-person and online virtual attendance. In person registration includes all conference sessions, all-day catering, and access to the Exhibitor Showcase.
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Speakers and Program
We are working to create a program to inspire, empower, and equip you with the tools to make a positive impact on Queensland food environments. More speakers to be announced soon!
Keynote Address: Successful implementation of healthy food policy – it can be done!
John Hedley, Group Manager, Support Services, Western District Health Service
Keynote Address: The Advertising Effect: How to change behaviour
Adam Ferrier, Founder and Director, Thinkerbell Agency
Watch a summary of the 2023 A Better Choice Conference and Expo
Opportunities are available for business or suppliers looking to showcase the latest in healthy food and drink options to sponsor or exhibit at this event. This event is a prime opportunity to engage and connect with over 250 decisions-makers from the school, sport, recreation, and healthcare retail sectors who are passionate about exploring new ways to promote health and wellbeing through their offerings.
To find out more download the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus or contact Tina Waters at tina.waters@hw.qld.gov.au if you require further information.
Thanking Our Supporters
The 2025 A Better Choice Conference is an initiative of the Queensland Government, delivered by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, with support from the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops, Parents and Citizens Queensland, QSport, Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games, Department of Education Queensland and Queensland Health.
Last updated 6 May 2025
