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

Label reading

A PDF guide to reading food labels, including guidance around recommended intake of salt, fats, dietary fibre and sugar. (PDF, 987KB)
Factsheets

Make your move – Sit less, be active for life

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.
Website

Healthy eating when you’re older

A webpage with dietary guidelines and information for older adults.
Factsheets

Appetite for Life: Healthy Ageing

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.
eLearning

Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Baby: Healthy pregnancy weight gain training

This healthy pregnancy weight gain training is designed to prepare health professionals to engage in respectful conversations about weight and lifestyle for pregnant women and equip them to deliver best practice care consistent with current evidence. The training consists of 7 modules, each module is 10-15 minutes each.
eLearning

Brief interventions for a healthy lifestyle: Maternal health

The Maternal Health toolkit comprises of brief intervention eLearning modules for health professionals working within maternal health. Modules cover risk factors such as alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, nutrition and physical activity. A culturally adapted module is also available for health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Factsheets

Eating out

A PDF guide for choosing meals that have lower energy, saturated fat, salt and sugar when eating out. (PDF, 2.5MB)
Factsheets

Convenience meals

A PDF with tips to choose healthy, quick meals when choosing convenient options available from the supermarket. (PDF, 3.8MB)
Factsheets

Healthy meal ideas and menu planning

Information on how to plan healthy meal ideas and guidance on menu planning, with ideas and further sources for recipe ideas. (PDF, 666KB)
Factsheets

Parenting before conception – Epigenetics

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)
Factsheets

Pre-conception checklist for women

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)
Guidelines

National guide to a preventive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The National Guide is intended for all health professionals delivering primary healthcare across the lifecycle to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. It aims to prevent disease, detect early and unrecognised disease, promoting health whilst considering regional and local circumstances.

Blog

Healthy behaviours

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

Healthy eating
Person arranging a variety of vegetables on roasting tray

What happens to your body when you eat more vegetables?

Does eating more vegetables really make a difference to your health? Learn what happens over days, weeks and years.
Physical activity
Two young woman walk together on a foot path wearing activewear

Low-cost ways to stay active when you feel sluggish

Feeling low on energy can make movement feel like a chore. Get practical tips on how to remain consistent when
Healthy eating
Man looks at canned food in supermarket while holding shopping basket

3 important questions about type 2 diabetes answered

More than 1 million Australians are living with type 2 diabetes, yet misconceptions about the condition remain widespread.
Healthy eating
Person dips vegetable stick into dip

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.
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
7 opened canned foods

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

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