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

Sleep disorder factsheets

This webpage provides a range of sleep disorder factsheets relevant to adults and children.
Webinars and Videos

Sleep well be well video series

A series of videos developed by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute to provide GP education on sleep in children.
Factsheets

Dyssomnias and parasomnias in children

A factsheet which provides on-the-spot management information for health professionals on dyssomnias and parasomnias in children. (PDF, 101KB)
Factsheets

Obstructive sleep apnoea in children

A factsheet which provides on-the-spot management information for health professionals on obstructive sleep apnoea in children. (PDF, 83.2KB)
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.
Factsheets

Healthy eating for children – Australian Dietary Guidelines

The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide up to date advice about the amount and kinds of food that children between age 2-18 should eat for their health and wellbeing. (PDF, 3.4MB)
Factsheets

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for children and young people (5 to 17 years) – Brochure

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.
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Physical activity for pre-teens and teenagers

A webpage from Raising Children Network on physical activity for pre-teens and teenagers. Discusses recommended amounts of physical activity and ideas for types of activities.
Factsheets

Sleep and young people: Putting the myths to rest

A booklet on the importance of sleep for teenagers. This resource includes practical tips for young people and their families to help with a good night's sleep. (PDF, 472KB)
Website

Screen time: How much is too much?

A webpage with downloadable resources to help families achieve a healthy balance in their online and offline activities.
Website

Physical activity: getting children involved

A webpage from Raising Children Network with suggestions for involving school aged children (1-8 years) in physical activity.
Factsheets

Pre-exercise screening system for young people (PSS)

A questionnaire to guide discussion and provide advice for families around appropriate types and levels of physical activity for children and adolescents. This screening system aims to help identify young people with known disease, and/or signs or symptoms of disease, who may be at a higher risk of an adverse event due to physical activity.

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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