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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Wander, Wonder, Talk walkshops for active participation in Queensland

Learn how community led walkshops can capture lived experience, inform co-design and help create safer, more walkable places that support physical activity.
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Multicultural couple walking along beachside pathway

Plogging: outdoor physical activity for human and planetary health

Discover how plogging can combine walking and litter collection to promote physical activity, environmental health and community connection.
Policy and strategy
A young woman supports an older adult using a wheelchair while walking together along an outdoor path

Equity Framework

The Equity Framework is a resource that explains the causes of inequity and what we can do to improve equity.
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10,000 Steps Every step counts street sign

Data-driven service delivery

Explore how data and evaluation can inform service delivery, strengthen decision-making and support the ongoing improvement of the 10,000 Steps program.
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Healthy and active by design

Explore how the built environment can make it easier for people to be active every day through evidence, practical tools and healthy community design.
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, and ways to report a problem or suggest improvements.
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Bundaberg Do your thing

Bundaberg Do Your Thing

Discover how Bundaberg’s community led Do Your Thing initiative brings local partners together to strengthen community leadership, health and wellbeing.
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Aqua English Project: A smiling woman clapping her hands while standing in the pool of an indoor aquatic centre

Overcoming inequity through local partnerships

Discover how Logan partners across health, education, local government and community organisations to address health inequity through culturally appropriate swimming programs.
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Person holding a phone with a collection of social media apps on screen

Effective communication for consumer engagement

Explore how effective communication can strengthen consumer engagement and support the delivery of important health prevention information.
Evidence and tools
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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, expert verified information on healthy eating.
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.

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Media and news

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

News
Growing food in a garden

Local Food Production Matrix to strengthen food security

The Local Food Production Readiness Assessment Matrix is a culturally responsive and strengths-based conversation and planning tool.
Media Release
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Major milestone for Queensland’s Pick of the Crop initiative 

The Pick of the Crop initiative is helping 300 schools and 70,000 students grow, pick and enjoy fresh fruit and
Media Release
Private Sector Pathways winner, Charter Studio

Winning solution designed to help Queenslanders find the right health support sooner

Charter Studio proposes to make Queensland’s free and low-cost preventive health programs easier to find and simpler to access.
News
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Pick of the Crop Kitchen brings schools together in Toowoomba 

Students from 7 schools across the Darling Downs came together at Rockville State School for the Pick of the Crop
News
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Growing healthier futures at The Willows State School

At The Willows State School in Townsville, our Pick of the Crop initiative is helping make healthy eating part of
News
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New child and family health e-training strengthens capability

Queensland’s child and family health workforce has access to a free new e-learning package about preventive health during the first

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