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