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.
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BMI calculator
A website with an interactive BMI calculator and supporting information about healthy weight ranges.
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Healthy eating quiz for adults
The Healthy Eating Quiz (HEQ) is a brief and easy to use diet quality assessment tool that is designed to provide feedback on how food intake aligns with foods recommended in the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Consumers create a free account to receive personalised support and recommended recipes.
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Healthy ranges for BMI and waist circumference
A webpage with information on healthy ranges for BMI and waist circumference. This webpage also discusses some exceptions to healthy BMI ranges.
Webinars and Videos
Taking patient centred measurements
A webpage and video discussing how to take patient measurements (weight, waist circumference) in a sensitive and non-stigmatising manner. Webpage includes considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
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Eating disorders examination questionnaire (EDE-Q)
The EDE-Q is a self-report questionnaire providing a measure of the range and severity of eating disorder behaviours. It is not a diagnostic tool, however, the EDE-Q can assist in forming an opinion on diagnosis, and the answers can form useful prompts for further investigation. (PDF, 103KB)
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Potential eating disorder assessment tool
A short self-reported questionnaire to help early identification of eating disorders. (PDF, 102KB)
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Measuring waist circumference
A short instructional video demonstrating how to accurately measure weight circumference in an adult.
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Physical activity stage of change (Patient readiness)
Flowchart to assess patients' readiness to start or maintain physical activity. Includes strategies to help patients in each stage of change. (PDF, 96.5MB)
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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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Healthy behaviours
Find insightful articles on healthy behaviours. Healthy eating, physical activity, and wellbeing.
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