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Kid-friendly taco with a twist named tuckshop’s best

Bursting with fresh veggies, lean protein, and a kick of Mexican-inspired flavour, Coombabah State School’s Taco Roll has taken out

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Country Women’s Association champions healthier Queensland with Country Kitchens program renewal

Fuelled by fresh funding and community spirit, the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) is cooking up lasting change in kitchens

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$43 million prevention investment making real impact on Queenslanders’ health

The Queensland Government, through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, has committed an additional $43 million over the next two years to

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Queensland communities transforming food and drink environments at A Better Choice Conference

On Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Queensland’s food and beverage landscape marked a shift toward healthier choices for schools, sports clubs

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State Prevention Agency leaders

State Prevention Agencies unite to tackle chronic disease in landmark forum

Australia’s four state-based prevention agencies have formalised a new Forum to better tacklethe shared drivers of chronic disease, also known

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A Better Choice 2025 award winners

Award recipients show winning ways in Queensland healthcare

The 2025 A Better Choice Healthcare Awards, recognise the great work of individuals, teams, facilities and health services across the

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Prevention programs key to keeping Queenslanders healthy

Health starts with the choices we make every day.  The Queensland Government, through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, has committed more

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Robyn Littlewood and Mark Ensor - General Manager of Venues Gold Coast for the City of Gold Coast.

New partnership to support a healthier, more active Gold Coast

Health and Wellbeing Queensland and the City of Gold Coast have joined forces to improve the health and wellbeing of

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Healthier food and drinks the new normal for Queensland hospitals

Queensland hospitals are serving up healthier choices with surprising benefits for staff, visitors, and businesses. Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s A

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Logan Program results reveal pathway to reducing pressure on health system

A groundbreaking program aimed at supporting individuals living with or at risk of type 2 diabetes has delivered impressive results,

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Hope for diabetes ‘hot spot’ Logan with prevention program success

The Logan Healthy Living program is tackling the south Brisbane region’s high rates of type 2 diabetes, affecting over 23,000

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Community Grants Open to Boost Health and Wellbeing in Communities Across Queensland

Applications are now open for the 2025 Health and Wellbeing Community Grants, with up to $400,000 in total funding available

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