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Webinars and Videos

Responsive feeding: Video series

A responsive feeding video series to promote the use of positive parenting techniques and support parents to use responsive settling strategies in their own home. The series consists of the following videos: 'Developing independence', 'Breastfeeding and bottle feeding (0-6 months)', 'Baby's first foods'. and 'Enjoying meal times'.
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Factsheets and flyers

Get up & grow

A suite of resources to help parents and educators make sure children eat healthy foods and are physically active so they grow up healthy and strong. Includes first foods, lunchbox ideas, and information about infant formula. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources available.
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Starting solids – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

A brochure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families which discusses when and how to start giving baby solid food. (PDF, 742KB)
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Webinars and Videos

Responsive feeding: Baby’s first food

A 5 minute video that discusses how to know whether your baby is developmentally ready for their first food.
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Webinars and Videos

Introduction of solids – Apunipima Health Council

A 6 minute video explaining when and what foods to introduce to baby. Developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities by Apunipima Health Council
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Webinars and Videos

Introduction to solids

A short video that discusses introducing solids in alignment with the 2012 infant feeding guideline. This discusses when, what and how to introduce foods.
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Factsheets and flyers

Baby and toddler feeding – Easy English

A suite of resources designed in consultation with Brisbane African women. These resources have been developed in Easy English and discuss breastfeeding and introduction to solids.
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Healthy eating for breastfeeding mothers

A nutritional guide developed to support mothers during their postnatal recovery and breastfeeding. The resource discusses recommended food groups, fluids, caffeine, alcohol and weight.
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Breastfeeding confidence – Your quick guide to breastfeeding

A booklet that provides a quick guide to families on the essentials of breastfeeding, available in a range of languages including Vietnamese, Amharic, Arabic, Assyriam, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Farsi, Hindi, Karen and Tamil. This resource discusses positioning, milk supply, baby's weight, expressing and storing breastmilk and common causes of pain.
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Breastfeeding: good for baby, good for mum – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

A resource designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families on breastfeeding. This resource discusses breastfeeding benefits, and tips on recognising baby hunger cues and whether babies are receiving enough breast milk. (PDF, 637KB)
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Website

Australian Breastfeeding Association resources

The Australian Breastfeeding Association website provides resources for families through all stages of their breastfeeding journey. This includes resources for pregnancy, infancy, the first year and beyond, including resources to assist with continuing to breastfeed while returning to work.
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Strong Born – No grog during pregnancy is best

This booklet was created to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) among community members who may play a role in supporting alcohol-free pregnancy; or support a person with FASD. (PDF, 1.8MB)
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Healthy behaviours

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

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Healthy eating
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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
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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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