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.
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Case studies
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Case study: The Eat, Breathe, Move (EBM) program

The Eat, Breathe, Move (EBM) program, aimed to promote physical activity by recognising the connection between metabolism, breathing and movement.
Case studies

Case Study: Ageing Well Noosa

The Noosa Shire Council delivers the Ageing Well Noosa program under funding delivered through ActiveKIT.
Case studies

Case Study: HockeyEd

Through funding under the ActiveKIT program, Hockey Queensland launched a new and improved platform as part of their National Education
Case studies

Case Study: Live Life, Get Active program

Fraser Coast residents are fitter and happier thanks to the Live Life, Get Active program held in the region.
Programs and campaigns
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Podsquad

Podsquad is a free, play-based wellbeing program that supports children aged 5-12 years and their families through an engaging and
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.
Programs and campaigns

QCWA Country Kitchens

QCWA Country Kitchens is a health promotion program that supports communities across Queensland to adopt healthier lifestyle behaviours.
Programs and campaigns

Deadly Choices

Deadly Choices empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make healthy choices for themselves and their families.
Programs and campaigns

Healthier Tuckshop Support Program

The Healthier Tuckshops program supports Queensland schools to serve healthy foods and drinks, in line with the State's Smart Choices
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.

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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
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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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