Evidence-based tools, guidelines and resources for health professionals and patients to support the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic diseases.
This booklet outlines the physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for adults (18 to 64 years) and provides ideas on what you can do to be active every day.
Appetite for life has been developed for use by health and community workers who have direct contact with older people living independently (people over the age of 65). This webpage provides links to download information on practical food ideas, nutrition for managing health conditions, and staying active.
Information for future parents on the importance of health of both mothers and fathers before and around the time of conception. This flyer describes epigenetics - the influences of gene expression on the health of the baby at birth and also into adulthood. (PDF, 1.9MB)
A one-page checklist women can follow to boost their chance of conceiving a healthy baby, including managing weight, exercising regularly and eating well, avoiding alcohol, smoking and recreational drugs. (PDF, 219KB)
The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide up to date advice about the amount and kinds of food that children between age 2-18 should eat for their health and wellbeing. (PDF, 3.4MB)
The 24-hour Movement Guidelines help parents and carers support children and young people to build daily routines for better health. The Guidelines include a picture of what a day for a child or young person should look like, including time for physical activity, limiting sedentary activities, and getting adequate sleep.
A webpage from Raising Children Network on physical activity for pre-teens and teenagers. Discusses recommended amounts of physical activity and ideas for types of activities.
