Resource Centre

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 and Aged Care

24-hour Movement Guidelines for all Australians – Recommendations

24-hour Movement Guidelines for all Australians – Recommendations

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines outline how much physical activity is recommended each day, limiting sedentary activity, and the inclusion of adequate sleep for children and young people.

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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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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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Department of Health and Aged Care

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for adults (18 to 64 years) – Recommendations

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for adults (18 to 64 years) – Recommendations

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines provide information on how much physical activity adults (18 to 64 years) should aim for each day.

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Department of Health Disability and Ageing

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for adults and older adults – Report

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for adults and older adults – Report

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines outlines a review of the scientific evidence and provides recommendations for adults (aged 18 to 64 years), older adults (65+ years), adults with disability and chronic conditions.

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Department of Health Disability and Ageing

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for adults and older adults (18 and over) – Brochure

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for adults and older adults (18 and over) – Brochure

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines brochure outlines the guidelines for adults, older adults, people with disability and people with chronic conditions, as well as ideas to be active every day.

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Department of Health and Aged Care

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for people with chronic conditions – Recommendations

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for people with chronic conditions – Recommendations

The 24-hour Movement Guidelines provide information on how much physical activity people living with a chronic condition should aim for each day.

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Department of Health Disability and Ageing

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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Heart Foundation

BMI calculator

BMI calculator

A website with an interactive BMI calculator and supporting information about healthy weight ranges.

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Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Caring for women postnatally

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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