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.
Website

The centre for research excellence on women and non-communicable diseases resource hub

This webpage provides resources for a broad range of non-communicable diseases in women, including videos, research summaries and fact sheets. There are videos available in languages such as English, Chinese and Vietnamese.
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.
Webinars and Videos

Motivational Interviewing for healthcare providers

A webpage providing health professionals with Motivational Interviewing information and resources, including videos that demonstrate the application of Motivational Interviewing in practice.
Factsheets

Healthy eating for adults

A brochure outlining advice on the recommended serving sizes and types of food that adults should eat for health and wellbeing. (PDF, 2.4MB)
Factsheets

Portion plate guide

A PDF guide to help plan, prepare or order meals based on proportions of food groups within a meal. (PDF, 4.4MB)
Factsheets

Supermarket shopping guide

A PDF guide to making healthy choices when supermarket shopping, with suggested products. (PDF, 5.3MB)
Factsheets

Label reading

A PDF guide to reading food labels, including guidance around recommended intake of salt, fats, dietary fibre and sugar. (PDF, 987KB)
Factsheets

Make your move – Sit less, be active for life

This booklet outlines the physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for adults (18 to 64 years) and provides ideas on what you can do to be active every day.
Factsheets

Eating out

A PDF guide for choosing meals that have lower energy, saturated fat, salt and sugar when eating out. (PDF, 2.5MB)
Factsheets

Convenience meals

A PDF with tips to choose healthy, quick meals when choosing convenient options available from the supermarket. (PDF, 3.8MB)
Factsheets

Healthy meal ideas and menu planning

Information on how to plan healthy meal ideas and guidance on menu planning, with ideas and further sources for recipe ideas. (PDF, 666KB)
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.

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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