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Turning the tide on childhood obesity: a call for urgent action

Turning the tide on childhood obesity: a call for urgent action   

A new study published in The Lancet has projected a troubling future: by 2050, a third of children worldwide will be living with overweight or obesity.
Opinion
Dr Robyn Littlewood

Pay it forward: lessons from a CEO

By Dr Robyn Littlewood, Chief Executive Officer, Health and Wellbeing Queensland As a female, non-medical, obesity-focused health practitioner, my CEO journey has been a process and not always an easy or

Media Release
A bright advertising sign outside a supermarket reads, Corn, a fresh and sweet summer treat

National campaign a sign to up your veggie game

The Fresh veg, deliciously affordable campaign encourages Aussies to swap fast food and takeaway for quick, cost-effective, and healthy home-cooked meals using fresh, seasonal produce.
Media Release
Fiona Nave

Seven steps to new year goal-setting success

Launching into the new year with a lengthy list of lofty goals might hinder your success when planning new year’s resolutions.
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Representatives from Wickham Freight Lines accept The Health and Wellbeing Award at the Queensland Trucking Association Road Freight Industry Awards 2024

Wickham Freight Lines driving healthy changes in the road freight industry  

Wickham Freight Lines named winner of the Health and Wellbeing Award at the Queensland Trucking Association Road Freight Industry Awards.
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Fresh mangoes

Arrival of seasonal summer favourite deserving of mango mania

The smell of summer has hit greengrocers, markets and supermarkets with Queensland mangoes now on sale across the state.
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High school students present their ideas at the Motivate + Activate workshops

Engaging with young people to Motivate + Activate physical activity

Health and Wellbeing Queensland has met with more than 50 students to co-design the right type of messaging to get young people moving more.
Media Release
A pile of purple garlic.

Queensland garlic keeping colds (and vampires) away this October

Queensland-grown garlic is now in-season just in time to help keep colds (and vampires) away for Halloween.
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Women from a First Nations rugby league team celebrate after a try

How the Murri Carnival is making healthy happen for First Nations Queenslanders

The Queensland Murri Carnival encourages physical activity across all ages, nurturing young talent, and celebrating First Nations culture.
Opinion
Participant of my health for life program

How My health for life is changing the lives of Queenslanders

Nothing is more rewarding than having a positive impact on somebody’s quality of life. That’s exactly what the My health for life program is doing for Queenslanders. My health for

Media Release
A farmer harvesting snow peas from the vine.

Put a spring in your step with healthy in-season snow peas

The snow pea season has sprung with locally grown pods hitting the produce section across Queensland.
Media Release
Creamy Vegetable Pasta, the winner of the 2024 Tuckshop Recipe of the Year.

Affordable veggie-loaded pasta wins 2024 Tuckshop Recipe of the Year

A tasty and affordable pasta packed full of vegetables has been crowned the 2024 Tuckshop Recipe of the Year.

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