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Tools, information and resources to support health professionals and their patients

13YARN

13YARN: Telephone support and resources

13YARN: Telephone support and resources

A range of fact sheets and 24-hour telephone crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing challenges related to mental and emotional wellbeing.

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Department of Health

24-Hour Movement Guidelines (0-5 years) for healthy growth and development

24-Hour Movement Guidelines (0-5 years) for healthy growth and development

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. (PDF, 189KB)

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Department of Health

24-hour Movement Guidelines for healthy growth and development of young people (5-17 years)

24-hour Movement Guidelines for healthy growth and development of young people (5-17 years)

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. (PDF, 207KB)

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Butterfly Foundation

6 Ways to be Body Positive

6 Ways to be Body Positive

A flyer outlining actions you can take to improve body confidence, such as focusing on what your body can do. (PDF, 129KB)

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NSW Government

8 healthy habits for children (2-17 years)

8 healthy habits for children (2-17 years)

A one-page infographic of 8 healthy habits for children aged 2-17. (PDF, 187KB)

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National Health and Medical Research Centre

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to Healthy Eating

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to Healthy Eating

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander guide to healthy eating is a visual guide of the amount and type of foods recommended for adults for better health and wellbeing. (PDF, 4.3 MB)

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Alcohol Drug Information Service

Alcohol and drug clinical advisory service for health professionals

Alcohol and drug clinical advisory service for health professionals

A free telephone support service for health professionals in Queensland, providing clinical advice regarding the management of patients with alcohol and other drug concerns.

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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy

Allergy prevention guidelines

Allergy prevention guidelines

Allergy Prevention Guidelines developed by ASCIA to outline practices that may help reduce the risk of infants developing allergies, particularly early onset allergic diseases such as eczema and food allergy.

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Tasmanian Government

Appetite for Life: Healthy Ageing

Appetite for Life: Healthy Ageing

Appetite for life has been developed for use by health and community workers who have direct contact with older people living independently (people over the age of 65). This webpage provides links to download information on practical food ideas, nutrition for managing health conditions, and staying active.

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WA Primary Health Alliance

Ask: Starting the conversation about weight

Ask: Starting the conversation about weight

A webpage and video to help health professionals understand weight stigma, and the importance of asking permission to talk about weight with patients. Includes considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

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Australian Breastfeeding Association

Australian Breastfeeding Association resources

Australian Breastfeeding Association resources

The Australian Breastfeeding Association website provides resources for families through all stages of their breastfeeding journey. This includes resources for pregnancy, infancy, the first year and beyond, including resources to assist with continuing to breastfeed while returning to work.

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Department of Health and Aged Care

Australian dietary guidelines: Providing the scientific evidence

Australian dietary guidelines: Providing the scientific evidence

The Australian dietary guidelines provide advice about the amount and kinds of foods we need to eat for health and wellbeing, based on scientific evidence. The recommendations are based on scientific evidence, developed after looking at good quality research. (PDF, 1.9MB)

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