GenQ Impact Report details 5 years of positive change on health of Queenslanders
Health and Wellbeing Queensland has today released its GenQ Impact Report, which details the positive impact the State’s prevention agency has had on the health of Queenslanders since its establishment 5 years ago.
The GenQ Impact Report provides an insight into Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s initiatives, strategies and action plans, prevention programs and successful partnerships which aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders and address health inequities.
Health and Wellbeing Queensland Chief Executive Officer Dr Robyn Littlewood said the establishment of the agency was one of the most significant investments in Queensland.
’In the past few decades there has been a dramatic increase in the rates of obesity and chronic disease. Our research tells us that for the first time ever, children born in Australia this decade will live a shorter life than their parents,’ Dr Littlewood said.
‘Our Generation Queensland (GenQ) vision is in response to that unacceptable statistic and is focused on futureproofing the health and wellbeing of our beautiful state.
‘Our purpose is to make healthy happen for all Queenslanders regardless of where they live. We are focused on reducing the incidence of chronic diseases and addressing the risk factors of overweight and obesity, lack of physical activity and health inequity and we boldly think outside the box to improve health and wellbeing.
‘I am thrilled to share the GenQ Impact Report, a comprehensive overview of the impact Health and Wellbeing Queensland has made in its first 5 years.
‘We know we have so more to achieve, and our team of committed, driven professionals are focused on making healthy happen for Queenslanders now and well into the future.’
