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.

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Healthy eating for vegetarian or vegan pregnant and breastfeeding mothers

Information to support vegetarian and vegan women eat well during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This PDF covers essential nutrients and vegan or vegetarian sources. Includes sample meal plans. (PDF, 820KB)

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Healthy eating during pregnancy

A brochure with information on the recommended diet for pregnant women. This includes recommendations for the amounts and types of food to eat each day for health and wellbeing of both mother and baby. (PDF, 2.7MB)

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Pregnancy – your health and wellbeing

A New Zealand website with information on a range of health topics related to pregnancy for women and their families. Topics include: nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, alcohol, sleep.

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Stay active and independent: How to stay on your feet checklist

A self-checklist for older adults which assesses levels and types of activity, and provides information for remaining active as you age to reduce the risk of falls. (PDF, 142KB)

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Strong bones, muscles and healthy eating: How to stay on your feet checklist

A self-checklist for older adults which assesses nutrition and provides tips for eating well as you age to reduce the risk of harm from falls. (PDF, 632KB)

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Using BMI in older adults >65 years

This PDF discusses emerging evidence and considerations on the use of standard BMI ranges for older adults. (PDF, 744KB)

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Pre-exercise screening system for adults (APSS)

A questionnaire to guide discussion and provide advice for adults around appropriate types and levels of physical activity. This screening system aims to help identify adults with known disease, and/or signs or symptoms of disease, who may be at a higher risk of an adverse event due to physical activity. (PDF, 159KB)

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BMI calculator

A website with an interactive BMI calculator and supporting information about healthy weight ranges.

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Healthy eating quiz for adults

The Healthy Eating Quiz (HEQ) is a brief and easy to use diet quality assessment tool that is designed to provide feedback on how food intake aligns with foods recommended in the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Consumers create a free account to receive personalised support and recommended recipes.

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Healthy ranges for BMI and waist circumference

A webpage with information on healthy ranges for BMI and waist circumference. This webpage also discusses some exceptions to healthy BMI ranges.

Webinars and Videos

Taking patient centred measurements

A webpage and video discussing how to take patient measurements (weight, waist circumference) in a sensitive and non-stigmatising manner. Webpage includes considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

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Planting the seed: Asking about pregnancy plans

Support for health professionals when asking patients of reproductive age about their pregnancy plans to support them either prevent an unplanned pregnancy or address preconception health to conceive a healthy child when the time is right for them. (PDF, 332KB)