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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.
Clinical Guidelines

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for adults (18 to 64 years) – Recommendations

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines provide information on how much physical activity adults (18 to 64 years) should aim for each day.
Website

Ready to COPE – Information for healthcare & service providers

A free pregnancy and parenting mobile app that provides men and women with timely, relevant information about their emotional and mental wellbeing throughout pregnancy and first 12 months following the birth of their baby.
Factsheets and flyers

Healthy snacks

A PDF with ideas for healthy snacks that can be included as part of a healthy diet. (PDF, 3.5 MB).
eLearning

Child growth e-learning

Child growth e-learning resources for health professionals working with young children and families, using the World Health Organisation (WHO) Growth Standards for monitoring the growth of children from 2 years of age.
Clinical Guidelines

Quick guide: Safe, inclusive and accessible environments for people living with obesity

This guide aims to help healthcare professionals consider opportunities to create a more welcoming environment for people living with obesity, in addition to other diversity considerations like cultural and gender. (PDF, 197KB)
Clinical Guidelines

Australian dietary guidelines: Providing the scientific evidence

The Australian dietary guidelines provide advice about the amount and kinds of foods we need to eat for health and wellbeing, based on scientific evidence. The recommendations are based on scientific evidence, developed after looking at good quality research. (PDF, 1.9MB)
Clinical Guidelines

Weight management before, during and after pregnancy: Public Health Guideline (UK)

Guidelines from the United Kingdom for assessment and monitoring of body weight and supporting a healthy weight before, during and after pregnancy. The aim of this guideline is to help all women who have a baby to achieve and maintain a healthy weight by adopting a balanced diet and being physically active. (PDF, 271KB)
Clinical Guidelines

Flowchart: Obesity and pregnancy care

A quick-reference flow chart for the care of women living with obesity during pregnancy or following bariatric surgery. (PDF, 118KB)
Clinical Guidelines

Queensland clinical guidelines: Obesity and pregnancy

A guideline that provides information and evidence around obesity and pregnancy care, including post-bariatric surgery and preconception planning. (PDF, 615KB)
Clinical Guidelines

Australian pregnancy care guidelines

The guidelines aim to improve the health and experiences of pregnant women and their babies by providing evidence-based recommendations to support high quality, safe, consistent care during pregnancy.
Academic Literature

Position statement: Obesity and the older person

This position statement provides an overview of relevant literature and provides evidence-based recommendations for weight assessment and management in older adults. (PDF, 217KB)
Academic Literature

Position statement: Resistance training for older adults

This position statement provides an overview of relevant literature and provides evidence-based recommendations for resistance training for older adults.

Blog

Healthy behaviours

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

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. 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
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

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
Woman and kids go on a hike together

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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