Healthy ageing

Healthy ageing is about finding what works for you and your body. Whether you want to keep moving, eat a little better, build strength or just feel more like yourself, small changes can make a big difference over time.

Here you’ll find practical tips, easy ideas and free support across Queensland to help you stay active, maintain your independence and look after your health. From improving balance and preventing falls to eating well and managing health conditions, it’s all about helping you feel your best.

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Feel strong, independent and well at every age

Start with what feels right for you and take it one step at a time.

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Steps towards brain health: walking may reduce Alzheimer’s risk

New research has revealed that daily physical activity could help slow the cognitive decline linked with Alzheimer’s disease. The Harvard

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Heart health made simple: Easy changes for a stronger heart 

Your heart keeps you going every day, working around the clock to keep you alive and well. But with coronary

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Aging well into the future: What you need to prioritise now

Aging well requires more than luck—it’s about building and maintaining healthy habits at every stage of life. Australians of all

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Stay active as you age

Our bodies benefit from movement at every age. From walking and gardening to stretching, muscle-strengthening exercises and everyday activities, every movement counts. Finding activities you enjoy can help you stay active, support your health, and maintain confidence in daily life.

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Physical activity and chronic disease: a guide to staying active safely

Living with chronic disease can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding how to best stay physically active. Chronic

Physical activity
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5 surprising benefits of gardening for your body and mind

Many people think of gardening as a relaxing hobby, but the benefits of gardening go well beyond a tidy backyard. 

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Preventing falls as we age: How to stay strong and independent

Falls might be common as we age, but they don’t have to be inevitable That’s the message behind April No

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Exercising with chronic pain: finding what works for you

Living with chronic pain can feel overwhelming, but there’s some good news—research shows that staying active can help to break

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Exercises to help improve balance

Balance is something that many of us take for granted, but we need it for basic everyday movements like walking,

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5 ways for older adults to enjoy staying active

Staying active as we age is important for good health and wellbeing. Every body is different, so finding what works

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Calcium rich foods

How to maintain strong bones for a healthy, active life

The bones in our body are like the wood and bricks used to build a house – they provide the

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Start resistance exercise today for healthier ageing tomorrow

If you have ever been told you have pre-diabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or are at risk of falling, resistance exercise

Exercises

Prevent falls and improve your balance

Build strength, stability and confidence in everyday movement. Improving balance, strength and coordination can help you feel confident and more independent in daily life. It can also reduce the risk of falls and support healthy ageing over time.

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Workouts

Yoga for beginners

Practising yoga can provide both physical and mental wellbeing benefits. Yoga can build strength, awareness, and harmony in both your

Workouts
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10 minute home workout

Don’t have time for a full 30-minute workout? No problem! This quick, at-home workout can be done in just 10

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Stability and balance

Try these stability and balance exercises to complement your cardiovascular and strength training. This will achieve many benefits such as

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Total body strength

This workout combines movements that engage multiple muscle groups and is designed to target full body muscle strength, stability and

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No running cardio

Cardiovascular activity (or cardio for short) supports heart health and helps improve endurance, energy levels and overall wellbeing. An alternative

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Quick core workout

Increasing your core strength helps to provide stability to your spine, improves posture, assists with managing lower back pain and

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Nutrition for older adults

Nutrition tips to support energy, strength and long term health. Healthy eating plays a key role in supporting your body as you age from maintaining muscle and bone strength to preventing chronic disease. Whether your appetite has changed or you’re cooking for one, small adjustments can make a big impact.

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No appetite? Nutrition tips for older adults to support long term health

Discover how nutrition needs change as we age and find great ideas for what to eat and drink to stay

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Want to grow your own vegetables? What you need to know

With the rising cost of living, more people are open to the idea of growing their own food. Growing your

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Healthy eating as we age

As kids, we’re told to ‘eat your greens to help you grow up healthy and strong’, but what happens once

Recipes

Easy, healthy recipes

Simple, affordable, nourishing meals and snacks. Eating well doesn’t need to be time consuming or expensive. Explore our simple, nutritious recipes all created and tested by Queensland nutritionists.

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Gluten free
Baked apple with cottage cheese and honey

Baked Apples with Honey Cottage Cheese

Sweet, creamy and delicious, these warm baked apples are a perfect little snack or healthy dessert option.
Snacks
The healthy snack guide recipe book

The healthy snack guide

Get your free healthy snack recipe book featuring 20 easy, budget-friendly, and delicious recipes to make healthy snacking simpler!
Vegetarian
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Pizza Scrolls

These tasty pizza scrolls are fantastic to add to the lunchbox.
Vegan
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Apple Cinnamon Bliss Balls

Made from both fresh and dried apple (and a hint of cinnamon), these bliss balls are packed with flavour.
Nut free
Mini apple pies

Mini Apple Pies

These delicious apple pies are a great snack to whip up ahead of a busy week.
Vegetarian
Pumpkin scones

Pumpkin Scones

These mini scones are light, fluffy and slightly sweet thanks to the freshly cooked pumpkin and a scattering of sultanas.

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Essential kitchen skills

Whether you’re cooking for yourself for the first time, or simply never had the chance to learn, these guides are for you. Our step-by-step cooking skills are designed to guide you through essential kitchen techniques at your own pace, from boiling the perfect egg to finely dicing onion and cooking al dente pasta.

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How to grill on a stovetop

Learning how to grill on a stovetop is a simple way to achieve that delicious, chargrilled flavour without needing a

How to cook dried lentils or pulses

Learning how to cook dried lentils or pulses is an easy way to add more plant-based protein and fibre to

How to dice an onion

Learning how to dice an onion is an essential kitchen skill. The right technique makes prep faster, safer, and helps

How to boil an egg

Knowing how to boil an egg is one of those simple skills that’s surprisingly useful, whether you’re making breakfast, or

How to cook white rice

Mastering how to cook rice is a great first step in building your kitchen confidence. It’s a simple skill that

How to roast vegetables

Coating vegetables in oil before roasting is the secret to achieving that perfect golden finish, caramelised and crispy on the

Free and low-cost support

Practical support to build healthy habits and feel your best.

Looking for extra support to improve your health and wellbeing? Across Queensland, there are a range of free and low-cost initiatives designed to help you stay active, eat well and reduce your risk of chronic disease.

Whether you prefer online tools, group sessions or community-based support, there are options to suit different lifestyles, locations and goals.

My health for life

A free chronic disease prevention program that supports Queensland adults aged 18 and over to take small, practical steps to improve their health and wellbeing to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Wellness my Way

A free and low-cost, personalised approach to improving health and wellbeing for residents of the Maranoa region.

Deadly Choices

A culturally led health promotion program that empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and communities.

The Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) Country Kitchens

A statewide, volunteer led community program that aims to improve the cooking skills and nutrition literacy of Queenslanders, particularly those living in regional, rural, and remote areas.

10,000 Steps

A statewide, volunteer led community program that aims to improve the cooking skills and nutrition literacy of Queenslanders, particularly those living in regional, rural, and remote areas.

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