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My Healthy My Way

A range of resources on movement, food and drink, foot health and diabetes management which aim to improve chronic disease outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for adults and older adults (18 and over) – Brochure

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines brochure outlines the guidelines for adults, older adults, people with disability and people with chronic conditions, as well as ideas to be active every day.
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Healthy Eating with No Money & No Time – eBooks

A range of free resources to support patients with nutrition knowledge and choices including guides, cookbooks and meal plans created by dietitians.
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Multicultural resources for dietitians

Fact sheets, patient resources and clinician guides tailored to a range of cultural backgrounds to assist dietitians provide culturally appropriate care, with dedicated resources for the Samoan community.
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Sleep Central

Sleep Central is a central hub of education, information and resources that helps primary health care providers support better sleep health for their patients. It is developed by experts in sleep medicine and focuses on adult sleep health.
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Screening Tool Physical Activity/Exercise During Pregnancy

A screening tool to assess physical activity baseline during pregnancy to assist development of physical activity programs for women who are pregnant.
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PACIFIKAI

A webpage providing information on the Good Start Program, which is part of a statewide initiative aiming to promote health and prevent chronic diseases in Maori and Pacific Islander families.
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Toddlers: nutrition & fitness

A webpage providing written and video resources on a range of topics for toddlers including physical activity and nutrition topics, such as nutrients, family meal tips, healthy eating habits and common food and eating concerns.
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Healthy Eating with No Money & No Time

A freely accessible website with recipe ideas that consider nutritional requirements and budget. Users can create an account to access further tailored information based upon individual nutrition goals.
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SMS4dads

A webpage for dads, dads-to-be, families and health professionals increasing education and support for fathers through topics such as pregnancy, new baby and loss, including a tailored webpage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. New and expecting dads can sign up to receive free text message support.
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13YARN: Telephone support and resources

A range of fact sheets and 24-hour telephone crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing challenges related to mental and emotional wellbeing.
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Getting healthy before pregnancy – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

This flipchart has been co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to improve knowledge and understanding of preconception health. It outlines key conditions and risk behaviours that can affect the fertility of men and women, the health of a woman and her unborn baby during pregnancy, and the future child’s health.
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Healthy behaviours

Find insightful articles on healthy behaviours. Healthy eating, physical activity, and wellbeing.

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Healthy eating
Person dips vegetable stick into dip

How to build a healthy snack when you’re time poor 

When your day is busy and meals feel rushed, having some go-to healthy snacks can make a real difference. You

Physical activity

How cardio and muscle strengthening activities work together for a healthier heart

Your heart is your body’s hardest worker. It’s a powerful muscle about the size of your clenched fist that keeps

Healthy eating
7 opened canned foods

Smart pantry cooking: Healthy meals using canned, frozen and long-life foods 

A well-stocked pantry has always been a quiet ally in the kitchen, but in times when fresh produce can fluctuate

Healthy eating
Young boy eats a banana while sitting in his father's lap

Teaching your toddler healthy eating habits 

Toddlerhood is a time when children learn about new foods and lifelong eating habits are established. These habits will enable them

Kids
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10 free or low-cost ways for kids and families to be active 

Healthy habits learned in childhood often stay with us into adulthood. This includes regular physical activity. Being active is important for children and

Healthy eating
Woman eating healthy vegetable and legume salad in the kitchen

5 common healthy eating hurdles and how to overcome them

Healthy eating is a long-term goal worth having. But everything worthwhile comes with a hurdle or two. Knowing what barriers

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