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Explore evidence, tools, programs and initiatives that support healthier, more active Queensland communities, or suggest your own resources and events to help grow shared knowledge and collaboration across the Network.
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Evidence and tools
Mother and daughter enjoying a healthy breakfast together at a table in a local community park setting

Wellness my Way Pilot Evaluation report

Explore the evaluation findings from the Wellness my Way pilot and learn how a locally driven, single entry point can strengthen access to chronic disease prevention support in regional Queensland.
Previous webinars
Young man in active wear running across the Kurilpa Bridge, Brisbane

Active Springfield neighbourhoods: are healthy planning goals being achieved?

Explore how two Springfield neighbourhoods are being assessed to understand whether healthy planning intentions have translated into active, liveable communities in practice.
Previous webinars
SportsBox filled with soccer balls on local soccer field

SportsBox: an innovative way to get Queensland communities moving

Discover how self service sports equipment lockers are helping Queensland councils activate public spaces and create flexible, social opportunities for communities to move.
Previous webinars
Two schoolgirls wearing sun-safe clothing and applying sunscreen while enjoying an outdoor game together

Sun safety partnership initiative: a collaborative systems approach to sun safety in schools

Explore how a cross sector partnership is embedding sustainable, equitable sun safety across Queensland schools through policy, curriculum, environments and youth leadership.
Previous webinars
Cooking class with participants standing at kitchen workbenches, preparing ingredients and using a variety of cooking utensils

Cook and Connect: empowering rural communities through improved food literacy

Explore how a co-designed cooking program in rural Queensland is building food literacy and supporting healthier, more resilient young people.
Previous webinars
Wellness my Way: smiling man standing with arms crossed on rural property

Learnings from Wellness My Way pilot in South West Queensland

Learn how Wellness My Way is connecting South West Queensland communities with chronic disease prevention through co-design, collaboration and continuous quality improvement.
Evidence and tools
A person removing a packet of strawberries from a fridge that is full of vegetables and fruit.

Population health data to inform Queensland communities

Supporting non-government organisations and individuals by providing access to public health data sources that can inform their work.
Case studies
Children and educator holding hands in a circle, in a classroom.

Case study: Play Active for early learning

Participating in community music programs can foster creative and inclusive spaces for expression and connection in communities where inequalities exist.
Previous webinars
Map of south east Queensland showing hotspots

Connecting the social determinants of health to place using the Australian Urban Observatory

Discover how the Australian Urban Observatory uses place based data to help communities and local governments understand and improve the liveability of their neighbourhoods.
Previous webinars
Group of school children walking with adults along local street to school

Active school travel

Explore the benefits of active school travel and practical ways to overcome barriers and make walking, cycling and scooting easier choices for school journeys.
Programs and campaigns
Two individuals sitting on the edge of a netball court next to a SportsBox locker. One individual is holiding a netball and the other is holding a drink bottle.

SportsBox – a borrow box of sports equipment for all

A self-serve locker system that makes it easier for everyone to get active by borrowing sports gear for free.
Previous webinars
Close up of children smiling while leaning on the edge of an indoor swimming pool

Co-design for community programs

Explore case studies showing how co-design can shape health and wellbeing programs for culturally diverse and disadvantaged communities.

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Media and news

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Growing food in a garden

Local Food Production Matrix to strengthen food security

The Local Food Production Readiness Assessment Matrix is a culturally responsive and strengths-based conversation and planning tool.
Media Release
Two smiling primary school students holding seedlings while standing in the school garden

Major milestone for Queensland’s Pick of the Crop initiative 

The Pick of the Crop initiative is helping 300 schools and 70,000 students grow, pick and enjoy fresh fruit and
Media Release
Private Sector Pathways winner, Charter Studio

Winning solution designed to help Queenslanders find the right health support sooner

Charter Studio proposes to make Queensland’s free and low-cost preventive health programs easier to find and simpler to access.
News
Teacher shows children how to cut up vegetables in school kitchen

Pick of the Crop Kitchen brings schools together in Toowoomba 

Students from 7 schools across the Darling Downs came together at Rockville State School for the Pick of the Crop
News
School kid rolls out dough in school kitchen

Growing healthier futures at The Willows State School

At The Willows State School in Townsville, our Pick of the Crop initiative is helping make healthy eating part of
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Young baby being measured

New child and family health e-training strengthens capability

Queensland’s child and family health workforce has access to a free new e-learning package about preventive health during the first

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