Supporting communities to make healthy happen
Discover resources and support for communities, councils and businesses to create healthier environments for better health and wellbeing outcomes for all Queenslanders.
Helping councils to create healthy communities
Health and Wellbeing Queensland works alongside councils to create healthier environments and support better wellbeing outcomes for all Queenslanders.
Improving access to nutritious food, physical activity and supporting wellbeing through connected communities, partnerships, practical programs and evidence based initiatives.
Network
ConnectingQ
ConnectingQ is Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s professional networking platform, designed to connect people and organisations working to improve community health across Queensland.
It facilitates the sharing of knowledge, resources, and best practices to strengthen health promotion efforts statewide.
Join the network
Gain access to shared resources, collaboration opportunities, and insights to support your work and strengthen community impact.
Resources
Explore evidence, tools, programs and initiatives that support healthier, more active Queensland communities.
Local support
Grants and funding
Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s grants and funding program invests in evidence based projects that address preventable health conditions and drive lasting, generational change.
Healthy programs to support your community
There are some great programs available across Queensland to help communities make healthy happen. Learn more about these free and low cost offerings and how they can support local communities in delivering real health outcomes for Queenslanders.
Gather + Grow
A program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Torres Strait, Cape York, and Lower Gulf regions of Queensland. The program focuses on improving access to fresh, nutritious food in remote areas to address food insecurity and support community health and wellbeing.
A Better Choice
This public health program works with food retailers and community venues to make healthier food and drink options more accessible outside the home. The program uses a food categorisation system to guide healthier options and supports the creation of healthier food environments across Queensland communities.
Healthier Workplaces
Healthier Workplaces is a Queensland initiative supporting businesses and organisations to build healthier, safer work environments. By promoting employee wellbeing through evidence based strategies, the program aims to reduce workplace illness and injury, increase productivity, and improve the overall health of Queensland’s workforce.
EVENTS
ECHO training series
The ECHO® Learning Series is a free, web based professional development program bringing health experts and practitioners to share knowledge, discuss case-based learning, and build skills in health and wellbeing.
Consultations
Consultation with the community and stakeholders is a core part of our agency and is valued and welcomed.
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