Clinicians Hub resources

Evidence-based tools, guidelines and resources for health professionals and patients to support the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic diseases.

BRAVE Framework

For adults

This tool assists with initiating sensitive conversations about weight and health behaviours with adults.

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For children and families

This tool assists with initiating sensitive conversations about growth, weight and health behaviours with children and families.

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Academic literature

Position statement: Obesity and the older person

This position statement provides an overview of relevant literature and provides evidence-based recommendations for weight assessment and management in older adults. (PDF, 217KB)
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Position statement: Resistance training for older adults

This position statement provides an overview of relevant literature and provides evidence-based recommendations for resistance training for older adults.
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Managing undernutrition in the elderly: Prevention is better than cure

A paper that provides guidelines for screening for undernutrition in general practice and suggests strategies to address undernutrition in older patients.
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Preconception care

With a focus on women, this paper discusses the evidence for preconception care, available guidelines and strategies to increase primary care access.
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Obesity and preconception counselling: Consideration of bariatric surgery

This article examines the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy in women living with obesity, particularly where complicated by comorbidities of excessive weight.
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Risk-taking behaviours in adolescence

The aim of this paper is to provide an update on risk-taking behaviours in adolescence and highlight tips for re-orienting general practice towards youth-friendly preventive care for adolescents.
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Postpartum nutrition: Guidance for general practitioners to support high-quality care

An article reviewing current recommendations on dietary intake for women after birth and how GPs can use this information to inform high-quality ongoing care.
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Clinical guidelines for postpartum women and infants in primary care

A systematic review of six clinical practice guidelines for the care of postpartum women and their infants.
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Motivational Interviewing techniques facilitating behaviour change

An article which explores current understanding regarding how and why people change, and the potential role of motivational interviewing in facilitating behaviour change in the general practice setting.
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Caring for women postnatally

An article outlining a consistent approach to the postnatal visit in the general practice setting, along with key management strategies for common postnatal conditions and comorbidities. (PDF, 120KB)
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Our programs

Health behaviour change programs for your patients

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A group of people walking together outdoors as part of the 10,000 Steps program

10,000 Steps

10,000 Steps is an Australian physical activity program that uses step tracking technology to encourage everyday movement. Delivered digitally via app, it supports individuals, workplaces, and community groups with personalised goal setting, progress monitoring, and social challenges to build sustainable active habits.

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My health for life

My health for life is a Queensland Government-funded chronic disease prevention program offering free health coaching to adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Through six sessions in flexible formats, participants receive personalised guidance on lifestyle behaviours proven to reduce disease risk.

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Podsquad

Podsquad is a free app-based health program designed for children aged 5–12 and their families. Using behavioural science and play based learning, it helps families build lasting healthy habits across nutrition, physical activity, and sleep through engaging, reward-driven activities both online and in everyday life.

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