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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Data and Demographics
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Population health data to inform Queensland communities

Supporting non-government organisations and individuals by providing access to public health data sources that can inform their work.
Case studies
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Case Study: Play Active for early learning

Participating in community music programs can foster creative and inclusive spaces for expression and connection in communities where inequalities exist.
Programs and campaigns
Two individuals sitting on the edge of a netball court next to a SportsBox locker. One individual is holiding a netball and the other is holding a drink bottle.

SportsBox – a borrow box of sports equipment for all

A self-serve locker system that makes it easier for everyone to get active by borrowing sports gear for free.
Policy and strategy
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Equity Framework

The Equity Framework is a resource that explains the causes of inequity and what we can do to improve equity.
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.

Media and news

Latest articles

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

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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

News
Healthy Ways display at the end of the supermarket aisle

New Healthy Ways campaign focuses on sugar reduction in remote First Nations communities

Not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) and Health and Wellbeing Queensland are encouraging families in remote First Nations

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