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Grandmother carrying baby girl. Other families playing at a park behind them

Obesity crisis to cut life expectancy for Queensland kids: new report

Up to five years could be lost from the life expectancy for a Queensland child born in 2023 if obesity

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A man riding a bike at high speed in cycling gear

Queensland welcomes inclusive, action-packed multi-sport experience

Hundreds of elite athletes and officials from more than 20 nations across Asia, the Pacific and New Zealand are making

Opinion
Anthony Pollock defending the goal post in a goal in walking football

It’s never too late to discover what you are good at

Following a life-changing medical diagnosis in his 60s, Anthony Pollock never expected he would become fitter, mentally sharper, and happier

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Two young women running along a path in a park

Queenslanders invited to have their say as Government strives for a healthier state

Queenslanders from across the state are being encouraged to have their say on the health and wellbeing future of all

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A pile of fresh vegetables including cherry tomatoes, carrots and cucumber

Aussies need to be empowered to eat more veggies post-pandemic 

New research from the Fruit and Vegetable Consortium (FVC), contributed to by Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld), has revealed 91%

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Dolphins and Deadly Choices kick health goals

Queensland’s 2023 rugby league season promises to be the healthiest ever thanks to a recent partnership between the Dolphins and

Opinion

Steve Ryan, HWQld Chair shares his thoughts on what drives him

What are you most proud of during your time working with the Board? I was fortunate enough to be on

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HWQld staff pictured with Dr Jeannette Young at Government House for a Community Walk

Governor’s walk promotes improving walkability of our state

Health and Wellbeing Queensland was delighted to join Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland

Opinion

How Logan Healthy Living changed Judie’s life

Community voices are a valued part of our work, so we are celebrating Queenslanders who are getting involved in our

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Cafe’s colourful kids’ menu a recipe for success at industry awards

A children’s menu where fresh produce takes centre stage has won Farmhouse at Kedron this year’s Healthy Kids Menu Award,

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Chef Matt Golinski serves up healthy eating tips for Bundaberg and Wide Bay families

Parents in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay will get tips from chef Matt Golinski on how to prepare nutritious and delicious

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A man wearing sports shoes standing behind weights is recording his workout using a mobile phone

Calling for innovative solutions to get more Queenslanders moving

Health and Wellbeing Queensland is proudly partnering with the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport to deliver round 2 of

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