ConnectingQ Resources

Explore evidence, tools, programs and initiatives that support healthier, more active Queensland communities, or suggest your own resources and events to help grow shared knowledge and collaboration across the Network.
Case studies
A group of adults sit on the ground playing musical instruments together

Case Study: Harnessing the Power of Community Music for Health Promotion

Participating in community music programs can foster creative and inclusive spaces for expression and connection in communities where inequalities exist.
Evidence and tools
A group of school children walking outside on a footpath.

Walk Hub by Queensland Walks – Making Walking Better

Walk Hub is a free online resource that helps you to see if your streets could be improved for walking,
Evidence and tools
Man on laptop looking at Grow & Go Toolbox website, seating beside a woman wearing a baby carrier holding a baby

Grow & Go Toolbox Helping Feed Under 5’s

The Grow & Go Toolbox is a website for anyone caring for children under 5 who is looking for free,
Evidence and tools
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A go-to resource for child and family wellbeing in Queensland 

The Data Explorer is a go-to resource that presents a holistic picture of child and family wellbeing in Queensland.
Evidence and tools
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A Better Choice for Food and Drinks in Public Places

A Better Choice is a policy initiative aimed at enhancing the availability, accessibility, and promotion of nutritious food and drink
Evidence and tools
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Healthier Food and Drinks in Queensland Healthcare Facilities

Queensland Hospitals and Health Services play an important leadership role in supporting good nutrition for staff and visitors.
Evidence and tools
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How Precincts Can Improve How We Live

Learn how well-designed precincts can create a sense of place and belonging, and help drive economic growth.
Evidence and tools
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The Actions Hub by The Obesity Collective

The Actions Hub collates actions across a range of sectors to encourage a collaborative approach to obesity prevention.
Evidence and tools

Healthier food and drinks in sport and recreation facilities

A Better Choice aims to improve the availability of healthier food and beverage options within Queensland sports clubs and facilities.
Evidence and tools

My health for life

My health for life is an free, evidence-based behaviour change initiative where health coaches help participants create healthier habits.
Evidence and tools

10,000 Steps

10,000 Steps is a free, interactive, evidence-based behaviour change program that motivates individuals to increase daily physical activity.
Case studies

Case studies: Healthier options in sport and recreation

Case studies are a valuable resources to support sport and recreation clubs to implement healthier food and drink options.

Media and news

Latest articles

Read the latest Health and Wellbeing Queensland news, opinions and media releases.

Media Release
HWQld Pick of the Crop children working in the outdoor school garden

The case for early screening: addressing the rise of type 2 diabetes in children

With nearly 1.3 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes and more than 300 new cases diagnosed every day, diabetes

News

Step out to join the 2026 Move Together Challenge

Daily movement is an essential ingredient to keeping healthy and well, and this year’s Move Together Challenge, from 3 August to

Media Release
Dr Robyn Littlewood, Professor Ian Lowe and Joanna Munro

Building a Prevention 2.0 ecosystem to tackle chronic disease

Across Australia, a worrying health pattern has been emerging: people are living longer yet developing chronic disease earlier and living

News
Backyard Cricket

New movement guidelines shift focus on 24-hour cycle for health

The Australian Government’s new 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Adults and Older Adults reshapes how we think about healthy living by

News
Chef with healthy meal options stands in front of cafeteria fridge

Hospitals achieve record results in healthy food, drink audit

Queensland’s public healthcare facilities are delivering record results in creating healthier food and drink environments, with the latest statewide audit

Media Release
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Queensland’s public hospitals on target for healthy options

Queensland’s public healthcare facilities are making it easier than ever for staff, visitors, and the public to access healthier food and drink

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