Patient Resources

Evidence-based tools, guidelines and resources for health professionals and patients to support the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic diseases.
Factsheets and flyers

Sleep and young people: Putting the myths to rest

A booklet on the importance of sleep for teenagers. This resource includes practical tips for young people and their families to help with a good night's sleep. (PDF, 472KB)
Factsheets and flyers

Get enough sleep: Tips for a healthy headspace

A flyer with information for teenagers and young adults on how to get a good night's sleep for a positive headspace. (PDF, 640KB)
Website

Screen time: How much is too much?

A webpage with downloadable resources to help families achieve a healthy balance in their online and offline activities.
Website

Planning for your pregnancy

A webpage for women with information about recommended health behaviour changes during the 3-6 months prior to pregnancy to increase fertility, improve pregnancy outcomes, and assist with recovery from birth.
Factsheets and flyers

Every moment matters – Alcohol

A brochure with information on the risks of consuming alcohol prior to and during pregnancy and breastfeeding. (PDF, 509KB)
Website

Every moment matters – Planning a pregnancy

A webpage with information to support women planning a pregnancy avoid alcohol. Includes videos and conversation prompts for women on what they can say to peers when not drinking.
Factsheets and flyers

Pre-conception checklist for men

A one-page checklist men can follow to boost their chance of conceiving a healthy baby, including managing weight, exercising regularly and eating well, cut out smoking, limit alcohol and avoid recreational drugs. (PDF, 195KB)
Website

Physical activity: getting children involved

A webpage from Raising Children Network with suggestions for involving school aged children (1-8 years) in physical activity.
Factsheets and flyers

Healthy eating for toddlers

A nutritional guide for families to help children to establish healthy eating patterns as early as possible. This informational resource discusses healthy habits to encourage around meal times and a sample eating plan. (PDF, 646 KB)
Clinical Guidelines

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines (0-5 years) – Brochure

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines help parents and carers create healthy and safe routines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The Guidelines include a picture of what a child’s day during a 24-hour period should look like, including active play, time spent sitting and lying down, and ideal amount of sleep.
Factsheets and flyers

Wellbeing and self-care: Expecting and new parents

Self-care tips for expecting and new parents. Discusses topics of sleep, eating, physical activity and support. (PDF, 64.9KB)
Factsheets and flyers

Healthy drinks for baby – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

A brochure developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families which provides information on what drinks to provide baby, and what drinks to avoid. (PDF, 556KB)

Blog

Healthy behaviours

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

Healthy eating
Wholegrain cracker with sliced cherry tomatoes and goats cheese

Why you should be eating more wholegrains

Filled with fibre, vitamins and minerals, wholegrains are great for our overall health, yet Aussies aren’t eating enough of them!

Kids
4 kids bounce on a trampoline

Getting kids to move more and sit less

Physical activity and movement are essential for long-term health and forming healthy habits that last a lifetime. Learn how much

Kids
Children sitting with laptops, phones and tablets

How much screen time is too much?

Watching TV and playing computer games are common activities for kids, but it’s important to note that kids who spend

Physical activity
Man uses seated chest press machine as part of an outdoor exercise equipment offering

9 affordable ways to get active that will make you feel great

Moving your body doesn’t have to mean spending money on pricey gym memberships or fancy equipment. We all know how

Healthy eating

No appetite? Nutrition tips for older adults to support long term health

Discover how nutrition needs change as we age and find great ideas for what to eat and drink to stay

Older adults

Exercise snacking: Movement in small doses for big benefits

Our busy lifestyles often make it challenging to find time for exercise. But what if adding movement to our day

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