A Better Choice Sport and Recreation

A Better Choice for Sport and Recreation is a Queensland initiative led by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, helping councils, sporting organisations and clubs to create an environment where physical activity and healthy eating complement each other to create a happier and healthier legacy.

By introducing A Better Choice, clubs and facilities can encourage healthier eating habits through four simple and practical focus areas.

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Getting started

Tackle change one goal at a time

Healthy drinks

Choose water first, limit unhealthy drinks.

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Healthy snacks

Refuel with fruit and healthier snacks.

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Healthier meals

Green up the menu, add healthier options and limit unhealthy ones.

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Beyond the menu

Feature healthy options in rewards and fundraisers.

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Help your players and families choose water first

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Help players and families choose healthy snacks

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Help your players and families green up meals

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Support your local community with healthier rewards

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A Better Choice Food and Drink Supply Strategy

This a public health initiative which aims to increase the availability and promotion of healthier food and drinks in a range of places where adults and children purchase and are provided with food and drinks.

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Practical guides

Tools and resources

Practical tools and templates are available to help councils, sporting organisations, and sporting clubs make and sustain healthier food and drink changes in community sport settings.

Toolkits

Practical guides

A Better Choice resources

Practical tools and templates are available to help councils, sporting organisations, and sporting clubs make and sustain healthier food and drink changes in community sport settings.

ABC Sport resources
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Designing a healthier drinks fridge

Stocking your front facing fridges with healthy drinks at eye-level helps customers to see and choose the healthier options.
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Food service contracts and agreements

Incorporating A Better Choice requirements into contracts and tenders with retail and catering providers helps ensure healthier food and drinks are available and encouraged at events and venues.
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Boosting revenue with healthy options

Sporting clubs and community venues oftenoverlook the potential of marketing healthyoptions at their canteens and kiosks.
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Healthy carnivals and events

No time is more important to ensure players are fuelling right than at state or regional carnivals, and competition events.
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Tips for healthier options with limited equipment and space

Sporting clubs and recreation venues can offer healthy options with very little food preparation equipment and space. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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Tips for running a healthier barbecue

Whether celebrating a team win, marking the end of the season, running a canteen dinner or fundraising, healthy barbecues are a great way to raise money and fuel club members.

Case Studies

Explore related case studies

See how clubs and venues across Queensland are making simple, practical changes to encourage healthier eating habits. These case studies highlight real examples, what worked, and how you can get started.

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Western District Netball: Case study

Western District Netball Association focussed on placement when making a few simple changes at their club canteen to promote healthier options.
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Kids being served healthy food and drinks options at a sports club canteen

Tweed Netball Association: Case study

Tweed Netball Association made a simple equipment change to provide healthier and safer options at their canteen and have never looked back.
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Souths Sunnybank Club: Case study

Souths Sunnybank Rugby League Football Club made two simple canteen changes, offering healthier options to members and visitors while increasing club revenue.
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ABC Sport Case Study Ross River Athletics - Athlete of the week

Ross River Athletics: Case study

That’s why Ross River Athletics Association decided to introduce healthier food and drink options for their members.

A BETTER CHOICE

Developing the stategy

The Food and Drink Supply Strategy was developed in partnership with the Department of Sport, Racing, Olympic and Paralympic Games and co-designed with the state’s sport and recreation sector.

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