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
Infant and young child feeding
A WHO factsheet on infant and young child feeding.
eLearning
Breastfeeding Australia professional development
eLearning modules and presentations for health professionals to upskill in breastfeeding.
Academic Literature
Postpartum nutrition: Guidance for general practitioners to support high-quality care
An article reviewing current recommendations on dietary intake for women after birth and how GPs can use this information to inform high-quality ongoing care.
Academic Literature
Clinical guidelines for postpartum women and infants in primary care
A systematic review of six clinical practice guidelines for the care of postpartum women and their infants.
eLearning
Supporting alcohol-free pregnancy and safe breastfeeding
This elearning aims to give healthcare professionals the tools, information and confidence to discuss alcohol use in a non-judgemental way with patients who are planning a pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding.
Webinars and Videos
First 2000 days webinar series
First 2000 Days webinar series aims to build capacity of service providers and health professionals to provide support and referral pathways to families and young children in the First 2000 Days of life. The webinar series covers topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition, sleep and mental health.
eLearning
Brief interventions for a healthy lifestyle: Maternal health
The Maternal Health toolkit comprises of brief intervention eLearning modules for health professionals working within maternal health. Modules cover risk factors such as alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, nutrition and physical activity. A culturally adapted module is also available for health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
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
Every moment matters – Alcohol
A brochure with information on the risks of consuming alcohol prior to and during pregnancy and breastfeeding. (PDF, 509KB)
Academic Literature
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)
Factsheets
Healthy eating for toddlers
A nutritional guide for families to help children to establish healthy eating patterns as early as possible. This informational resource discusses healthy habits to encourage around meal times and a sample eating plan. (PDF, 646 KB)
Factsheets
Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines (0-5 years) – Brochure
The 24-hour Movement Guidelines help parents and carers create healthy and safe routines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The Guidelines include a picture of what a child’s day during a 24-hour period should look like, including active play, time spent sitting and lying down, and ideal amount of sleep.
Blog
Healthy behaviours
Find insightful articles on healthy behaviours. Healthy eating, physical activity, and wellbeing.
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