Impact today. A health legacy for tomorrow.
Established in 2019 as the state’s dedicated prevention agency, Health and Wellbeing Queensland delivers high impact programs and initiatives, easing pressure on the health system and creating a legacy of a healthier Queensland.
Investing in prevention is good economics
Prevention is a solution for today. Chronic disease rates are increasing, contributing to the need for hospital admissions in Queensland.1 The number of chronic conditions per person is also increasing; if left unchecked, costs will continue to increase. The good news is almost 40% of the disease burden in Australia could be avoided or reduced through prevention.2
What we do
Innovative models of care
Health and Wellbeing Queensland have embedded initiatives in every region from the Torres and Cape to the Gold Coast. From health education and health checks to programs supporting healthy behaviours, Health and Wellbeing Queensland have seen a big impact through our innovative pilots and program partners, delivering real health impact for Queenslanders.
10,000 Steps
An Australian physical activity program that uses step tracking technology to encourage everyday movement. Delivered digitally via app, it supports individuals, workplaces, and community groups with personalised goal setting, progress monitoring, and social challenges to build sustainable active habits.
A Better Choice
A public health program working 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 choices and supports the creation of healthier food environments across Queensland communities.
Gather + Grow
A food security 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.
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.
Life Ed Queensland
Life Education Queensland delivers a statewide, school based health and wellbeing program delivered to 180,000 children and young people each year in Queensland schools. Topics equip children with the skills to thrive physically, socially, and emotionally, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Logan Healthy Living
An integrated health model based in the Logan region of Queensland, designed to prevent chronic disease. By connecting specialist services, general practitioners, and community organisations, it offers a collaborative, place based approach to improving health outcomes for the local community.
My health for life
My health for life is a Queensland Government-funded chronic disease prevention program offering free health coaching to adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Through six sessions delivered in flexible formats, participants receive personalised guidance on lifestyle behaviours proven to reduce disease risk.
Podsquad
Podsquad is a free app-based health program designed for children aged 5–12 and their families. Using behavioural science and play based learning, it helps families build lasting healthy habits across nutrition, physical activity, and sleep through engaging, reward-driven activities both online and in everyday life.
Healthier tuckshops
The Healthier Tuckshops program, delivered through the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST), supports Queensland schools to provide nutritious, hygienic, and affordable food options to students. The program promotes healthy food environments in schools as an important part of children’s overall health and wellbeing.
QCWA Country Kitchens
QCWA Country Kitchens is a community health program delivered through the Queensland Country Women’s Association, supporting people in regional, rural, and remote Queensland to improve their nutrition and cooking skills. The program combines practical, hands-on learning with community connection to promote healthier lifestyle behaviours.
Our governance
Health and Wellbeing Queensland was established on 1 July 2019 as an independent statutory body within the portfolio of the Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services to improve the health and wellbeing of the Queensland population.
Our approach
Contributing to a stronger health system and a healthier Queensland
Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s approach sees impact for today and tomorrow. Programs in urban and regional communities take the pressure off the health system, while initiatives and partnerships provide a pathway to a health legacy.
Our Strategic Plan
The strategic plan sets the direction and priority objectives for Health and Wellbeing Queensland to achieve our vision of Making Healthy Happen for Queensland.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan
Reconciliation is a responsibility requiring ongoing attention to what respect, relationships, and opportunities mean to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our performance
Our performance is measured against our strategic plan and reported in our annual reports, which outline our progress and outcomes achieved.
Education in prevention
Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s University Student Engagement Program is our commitment to developing professionals who will drive innovation and excellence in health and wellbeing.
Since 2021, more than 100 students have joined our program for real-world experience, mentoring and collaboration on projects to make a difference.
Research and impact
At Health and Wellbeing Queensland, research plays a vital role in shaping effective prevention initiatives. It underpins our work to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people in Queensland communities.
Our impact
Prevention for the here and now
Our greatest strength is assisting people in starting and maintaining healthy behaviours around physical activity and healthy eating, and connecting them to federally funded primary care and other services. By linking people to these prevention services early, they avoid a hospital stay.
Media and news
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Corporate information
As part of our commitment to accountability and transparency, we publish registers relating to corporate gifts. Public service employees cannot be offered, accept, or give gifts and benefits that affect, could affect or be perceived to affect them doing their jobs impartially.
Sources
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. Health conditions prevalence [Internet]. Canberra: ABS; 2022 [cited 2026 May 15]. Available from: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/health-conditions-prevalence/latest-release.
- Australia Institute of Health and Welfare. Australian burden of disease study 2024 [Internet]. AIHW; 2024 [updated 2024 Dec 12; cited 2026 May 12]. Available from https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/burden-of-disease/australian-burden-of-disease-study-2024/contents/about.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. National health survey [Internet]. Canberra: ABS; 2022 [cited 2026 May 15]. Available from: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/national-health-survey/latest-release.
- The Obesity Collective. Obesity in Australia: a time for action [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2026 May 15]. Available from https://theobesitycollective.org.au/2024/03/a-time-for-action-new-obesity-collective-report/Reference details.
- Australia Institute of Health and Welfare. Chronic disease [Internet]. AIHW; 2024 [updated 2024 June 17; cited 2026 May 12]. Available from https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/chronic-conditions.