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Harnessing marketing techniques to elevate the school tuckshop

More than 80% of Queensland parents want healthier food and drink choices at school. Three mindset shifts to make healthier choices more attractive for students.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland Supports Murri Carnival to Promote Health in First Nations Communities

We recently joined the Murri Rugby League Carnival to champion the message that everyone has the right to good health.

Wellness my Way early findings report

View early insights from the Wellness my Way pilot by Health and Wellbeing Queensland.

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

Coombabah State School’s Taco Roll has taken out first place in the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops’ annual Tuckshop Recipe of the Year competition.

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 is cooking up lasting change in kitchens and communities across the state.

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

The Queensland Government has committed an additional $43 million over the next 2 years to renew and strengthen support for preventive health programs across the state.

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

In 2025, Queensland’s food and beverage landscape marked a shift toward healthier choices for schools, sports clubs and healthcare settings.

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 tackle the shared drivers of chronic disease.

Award recipients show winning ways in Queensland healthcare

The 2025 A Better Choice Healthcare Awards recognise the great work of individuals and health services who are reshaping food policy and community health across Queensland.

Prevention programs key to keeping Queenslanders healthy

The Queensland Government has committed more than $43 million to preventive health programs over the next 2 years.

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 local communities.

Healthier food and drinks the new normal for Queensland hospitals

The A Better Choice (ABC) Healthcare program is driving change across the state, supporting hospitals to increase healthy food and drink options.

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