
Prevention Programs
Identify state-wide health and wellbeing programs to support positive behaviour change

Health and Wellbeing Queensland is committed to make healthy happen for Queenslanders no matter who they are or where they live.
Below we have compiled a selection of free or low-cost evidence-based programs that are available from any location in Queensland:
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10,000 steps

A free, evidence-based program delivered by Central Queensland University, that encourages and supports people to increase their awareness and participation in physical activity by tracking steps, setting goals, and finding ways to be active as a part of their everyday lives.
Asthma Australia
1800 Asthma

COACH program that supports people living with Asthma. A team of Asthma Educators empower individuals with evidence-based information and strategies to improve asthma management, at no cost.
Queensland Government
Adis – 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support

Free 24/7 counselling, information and support for people in Queensland with alcohol and other drug concerns.
Department of Health and Aged Care
Head to Health

The national Head to Health website is a free, confidential service from the Australian Government. The website provides an online pathway to navigating mental health information, services, and treatment programs available across Australia. It connects you with the help and support you need to keep mentally healthy.
Heart Foundation
Heart Foundation Walking

Australia’s largest free walking network, offering Australians multiple ways to start walking, including social walking groups and digital personal walking plans.
MQ Health, Macquarie University
MindSpot

A free digital psychology service providing adults with free, psychological assessments and clinically proven treatment. MindSpot’s team of qualified therapists support people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic health conditions and chronic pain.
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
My health for life

A health coaching chronic disease prevention program delivered by Diabetes Australia, that supports Queensland adults at risk of developing conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease and stroke. This free program is delivered by a health coach over 6 sessions either via 1:1 telephone sessions or online or face to face group sessions.
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Podsquad

A play-based wellbeing app helping families with children aged 5-12 years to build healthy habits together, exploring nutrition, physical activity and sleep. The program is free, self-paced and tailored to the family’s health goals.
Queensland Government
Quitline

Quitline is available 7 days a week for free tailored counselling support to quit smoking and vaping. Quitline has a dedicated team of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellors available.
Queensland Health
Self-Management of Chronic Conditions (SMoCC) Service

The COACH program® supports people via the telephone, with in-scope chronic conditions* to develop self-management skills required to reduce the progression of their chronic condition.
*Coronary Artery Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.