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.

BRAVE Framework

Guidelines

Growth Charts

A library of growth charts, including for infants and children aged 0 to 2 years (WHO growth standards), and children aged 2 years and older (CDC growth charts).
eLearning

How to plot and interpret growth charts

Practical case studies and activities to support health professional learning on plotting and interpreting growth charts.
Webinars and Videos

Child feeding and growth conversations

A video which provides an example conversation about child growth by a GP with the parent of a young child.
Website

Using z-scores to track children’s growth

Webpage with information and application of z-scores for tracking and assessing children's growth.
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.
Webinars and Videos

Engaging with adolescents about healthy weight and lifestyle behaviours

A webinar discussing the assessment and management of growth and health behaviours in adolescents.
Webinars and Videos

Plotting BMI for kids

A short video which explains how to calculate a child's weight status and monitor growth over time. The video provides an example patient and tracks their weight status over time.
Guidelines

Implementing routine growth assessment of children

Developed by NSW Health, this toolkit provides health professionals with practical information and resources to help embed children's growth assessment as part of routine clinical practice. (PDF, 932KB)
Factsheets

Get up & grow: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resource collection

A collection of resources providing guidance on healthy foods and physical activity for parents and educators of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Factsheets

Grow & go toolbox: Helping feed under fives

A resource library for verified nutrition advice to help feed children under the age of 5.
Website

Connecting2u

A webpage which outlines the Connecting2u program, a weekly text service with messages offering guidance on baby's growth until the age of five.
Factsheets

Get up & grow

A suite of resources to help parents and educators make sure children eat healthy foods and are physically active so they grow up healthy and strong. Includes first foods, lunchbox ideas, and information about infant formula. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources available.

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, months 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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