Clinicians Hub resources
Evidence-based tools, guidelines and resources for health professionals and patients to support the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic diseases.
Factsheets
Using BMI in older adults >65 years
This PDF discusses emerging evidence and considerations on the use of standard BMI ranges for older adults. (PDF, 744KB)
Website
Healthy ranges for BMI and waist circumference
A webpage with information on healthy ranges for BMI and waist circumference. This webpage also discusses some exceptions to healthy BMI ranges.
Webinars and Videos
Taking patient centred measurements
A webpage and video discussing how to take patient measurements (weight, waist circumference) in a sensitive and non-stigmatising manner. Webpage includes considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Factsheets
Planting the seed: Asking about pregnancy plans
Support for health professionals when asking patients of reproductive age about their pregnancy plans to support them either prevent an unplanned pregnancy or address preconception health to conceive a healthy child when the time is right for them. (PDF, 332KB)
Webinars and Videos
Measuring waist circumference
A short instructional video demonstrating how to accurately measure weight circumference in an adult.
Factsheets
Guide to accurately weighing children using standing scales (2+ years)
A guide for health professionals to accurately use standing scales to measure the weight of a child aged 2 years and over. (PDF, 319KB)
Factsheets
Equipment checklist for children (2+ years)
A checklist of equipment needed to accurately weigh and measure the height of a child over 2 years old. (PDF, 291KB)
Factsheets
Guide to accurately measuring the height of a child (2+ years)
A guide for clinicians on accurately using a stadiometer to measure the height of a child aged 2 years and over. (PDF, 106KB)
Factsheets
Growth measurement technique (0-2 years)
A factsheet which guides health providers on how to conduct best practice growth assessments in children under 2 years old. This includes information on techniques and equipment required. (PDF, 217KB)
Factsheets
Pregnancy weight gain chart for BMI >25 + multiple birth
A pregnancy weight gain chart for women pregnant with twins or triplets whose BMI was more than 25kg/m2 prior to pregnancy. This tool supports women and their health care providers to monitor and discuss healthy weight gain during pregnancy. (PDF, 9.3MB)
Factsheets
Before you start the conversation about weight with children and families
A PDF with tips to assist health professionals talk to families and children about weight and health behaviours in a positive way. (PDF, 1.3MB)
Factsheets
Pregnancy Weight Gain Chart for BMI <25 + Multiple Birth
A pregnancy weight gain chart for women pregnant with twins or triplets whose BMI was less than 25kg/m2 prior to pregnancy. This tool supports women and their health care providers to monitor and discuss healthy weight gain during pregnancy. (PDF, 9.3MB)
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