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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Evidence and tools
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Building physical activity into urban planning and design

A series of evidence-based resources produced by the Heart Foundation to support relevant built environment, government, and health professionals to
Evidence and tools
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Global Observatory of Healthy and Sustainable Cities

Global, multi-institutional, transdisciplinary initiative providing evidence-based spatial and urban policy indicators to advocate for and track progress towards healthy and
Evidence and tools
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Urban design, transport, and health

A series of papers published in The Lancet Global Health
Evidence and tools
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Transport Health Assessment Tool (THAT) 

A freely accessible tool that measures and quantifies health benefits derived from replacing short car trips with walking and cycling.
Policy and strategy
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Get involved

Get involved is a website providing details of current Queensland Government consultations that are open for public feedback
Policy and strategy
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National Obesity Strategy  

A 10-year framework for action to prevent, reduce, and treat, overweight and obesity in Australia.
Policy and strategy

National Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030  

The National Preventive Health Strategy provides the overarching, long-term approach to prevention in Australia by building systemic change to ensure

Media and news

Latest articles

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

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Young Queenslanders bring healthy snack tool to life 

Healthy eating habits are built through small, everyday decisions, and for many young Queenslanders, snacking plays a significant role in

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Student purchase healthy meals from school tuckshop

Healthier tuckshops helping Queensland kids thrive

At Ferny Grove State High School, the lunchtime rush looks a little different these days. Alongside the usual sandwiches and

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Dr. Robyn Littlewood, CEO of Health and Wellbeing Queensland

Health and Wellbeing Queensland CEO to chair international network 

Health and Wellbeing Queensland is delighted to announce CEO Dr Robyn Littlewood has been appointed Chair of the International Network

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New campaign and resources highlight the importance of health ‘Before the Baby Bump’ 

Good health before pregnancy sets a healthier foundation for prospective parents and their future child. Health and Wellbeing Queensland has

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Maureen Trainor using gym equipment with instructor

How Maureen transformed her health for her family at 75, through Logan Healthy Living  

When 75-year-old Maureen Trainor walks into the Logan Healthy Living centre in Meadowbrook in South-East Queensland, she’s greeted with warm

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Healthy is Happening – New health and wellbeing campaign live across Queensland

Healthy is Happening has officially launched! Health and Wellbeing Queensland is proud to share our first statewide, large-scale health campaign

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