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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 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.
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Case Study: Ageing Well Noosa

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

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

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.
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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.

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Physical activity
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Sure fire ways to motivate yourself to move more

Here’s a simple fact about starting a physical activity routine; at some point you’ll struggle for motivation. Don’t worry, it happens to everyone. Even the best athletes

Healthy eating
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A happy mouth is a happy life

When we think about chronic disease, we usually picture heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. We don’t often picture our mouth. But your mouth isn’t separate from the

Healthy eating
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Food is the key to a healthy body and mind

Good nutrition is one of the most powerful foundations for overall wellbeing. The foods we eat not only impact our physical health but our mental wellbeing as well.  The Australian

Healthy eating
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Fuel your day: How vegetables can boost energy 

We’ve all heard the call to “eat more veggies,” but for many Australians that remains easier said than done. According

Physical activity
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Movement for the mind: How physical activity benefits your brain  

Have you ever noticed feeling calmer or more focused after a walk? That’s not a coincidence, it’s your brain responding to movement in ways that can

Healthy eating
Customer receiving takeaway food out of a drive thru window

Ditch the takeaway: How to eat cheaper and healthier at home

It’s 6pm on a Thursday. You’re tired, the kitchen’s a mess, and ordering takeaway feels easier than chopping an onion.

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