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Evidence-based tools, guidelines and resources for health professionals and patients to support the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic diseases.
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Healthy eating for children – Australian Dietary Guidelines
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)
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Healthy eating habits for teenagers
A webpage with information for parents and carers on how to support their teenagers with healthy eating habits.
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Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for children and young people (5 to 17 years) – Brochure
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.
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Physical activity for pre-teens and teenagers
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.
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Every moment matters – Alcohol
A brochure with information on the risks of consuming alcohol prior to and during pregnancy and breastfeeding. (PDF, 509KB)
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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.
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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)
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Mental health care in the perinatal period
These national guidelines provide information on the assessment of high prevalence disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and puerperal psychosis and the treatment and management of these. The guidelines also provide information on screening and psychosocial assessment for fathers and non-birthing partners, and the management of psychological birth trauma. (PDF, 5.9MB)
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