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.
Guidelines

Guidelines for the implementation of prevention in the general practice setting

These guidelines (The Green Book) aim to provide general practice with knowledge within preventative care to create clear and actionable plans to improve preventive care.
Guidelines

Smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity (SNAP): Applying the 5As to each risk factor

Smoking, nutrition, alcohol and physical activity (SNAP) is a guide designed to assist health professionals to work with patients on lifestyle risk factors of smoking, nutrition, alcohol and physical activity (SNAP). Each risk factor includes recommendations for each of the 5As: Ask, assess, advise, assist, arrange.
Guidelines

National guide to a preventive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The National Guide is intended for all health professionals delivering primary healthcare across the lifecycle to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. It aims to prevent disease, detect early and unrecognised disease, promoting health whilst considering regional and local circumstances.
Factsheets

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for children and young people (5 to 17 years) – Brochure

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines help parents and carers support children and young people to build daily routines for better health. The Guidelines include a picture of what a day for a child or young person should look like, including time for physical activity, limiting sedentary activities, and getting adequate sleep.
Guidelines

Mental health care in the perinatal period

These national guidelines provide information on the assessment of high prevalence disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and puerperal psychosis and the treatment and management of these. The guidelines also provide information on screening and psychosocial assessment for fathers and non-birthing partners, and the management of psychological birth trauma. (PDF, 5.9MB)
Guidelines

Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice

These guidelines published by RACGP aim to provide the general practice team with a comprehensive and concise set of preventive care recommendations relevant to a range of patient populations. (PDF, 1.8MB)
Factsheets

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines (0-5 years) – Brochure

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines help parents and carers create healthy and safe routines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The Guidelines include a picture of what a child’s day during a 24-hour period should look like, including active play, time spent sitting and lying down, and ideal amount of sleep.
Guidelines

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for pregnancy – Brochure

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines provide information and advice for pregnant women about how much physical activity they should do each day.
Factsheets

Pregnancy weight gain chart for BMI >25 + multiple birth

A pregnancy weight gain chart for women pregnant with twins or triplets whose BMI was more than 25kg/m2 prior to pregnancy. This tool supports women and their health care providers to monitor and discuss healthy weight gain during pregnancy. (PDF, 9.3MB)
Factsheets

Pregnancy Weight Gain Chart for BMI <25 + Multiple Birth

A pregnancy weight gain chart for women pregnant with twins or triplets whose BMI was less than 25kg/m2 prior to pregnancy. This tool supports women and their health care providers to monitor and discuss healthy weight gain during pregnancy. (PDF, 9.3MB)
Factsheets

Pregnancy Weight Gain Chart for BMI <25

A pregnancy weight gain chart for women whose BMI was less than 25kg/m2 prior to pregnancy. This tool supports women and their health care providers to monitor and discuss healthy weight gain during pregnancy. (PDF, 1.4MB)
Factsheets

Pregnancy Weight Gain Chart for BMI >25

A pregnancy weight gain chart for women whose BMI was more than 25kg/m2 prior to pregnancy. This tool supports women and their health care providers to monitor and discuss healthy weight gain during pregnancy. (PDF, 1.25MB)

Blog

Healthy behaviours

Find insightful articles on healthy behaviours. Healthy eating, physical activity, and wellbeing.

Healthy eating
Person arranging a variety of vegetables on roasting tray

What happens to your body when you eat more vegetables?

Does eating more vegetables really make a difference to your health? Learn what happens over days, weeks and years.
Physical activity
Two young woman walk together on a foot path wearing activewear

Low-cost ways to stay active when you feel sluggish

Feeling low on energy can make movement feel like a chore. Get practical tips on how to remain consistent when
Healthy eating
Man looks at canned food in supermarket while holding shopping basket

3 important questions about type 2 diabetes answered

More than 1 million Australians are living with type 2 diabetes, yet misconceptions about the condition remain widespread.
Healthy eating
Person dips vegetable stick into dip

How to build a healthy snack when you’re time poor 

When your day is busy and meals feel rushed, having some go-to healthy snacks can make a real difference.
Physical activity

How cardio and muscle strengthening activities work together for a healthier heart

Your heart is your body's hardest worker. It’s a powerful muscle about the size of your clenched fist that keeps
Healthy eating
7 opened canned foods

Smart pantry cooking: Healthy meals using canned, frozen and long-life foods 

A well-stocked pantry has always been a quiet ally in the kitchen, but in times when fresh produce can fluctuate

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