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My health for life makes healthy happen with Queensland pharmacies

My health for life is now reaching more Queenslanders, following the August launch of a Pharmacy Referral Pilot across rural Queensland.
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Brisbane Festival comes alive with the sound of the kazoo

Health and Wellbeing Queensland was delighted to sponsor 10,000 Kazoos during the Brisbane Festival’s closing concert.
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ActiveKIT invests in physical activity app in North Queensland

Move It NQ is an initiative of the North Queensland Sports Foundation and delivers fun physical activity programs for those who need it most.
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Empowering women at QCWA Country Kitchens during Women’s Health Week

For more than a century, Queensland Country Women’s Association has been improving the lives of women, children and families across Queensland.
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Governor’s community walk celebrates Queensland Walks Month and Multicultural Queensland

The latest Governor’s Community Walk in August coincided with Queensland Walks Month and Multicultural Queensland Month.
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New research: Cost and taste drive food choices

Queenslanders are more likely to choose nutritious and healthier food and drink options if they are more readily available and reasonably priced.
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Create healthy habits for children in Queensland Walks Month

During August, join the spirit of Queensland Walks Month by stepping outside amid the gentler winter sunshine to enjoy walking.
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Join the Queensland Walk Explore Steps Challenge this August

This August the 10,000 Steps program and Queensland Walks bring the state together for a new physical activity challenge.
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Pick of the Crop celebrates century success

Our flagship Pick of the Crop program is now in more than 100 schools across Queensland.
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Healthy meals now an easier option at hospital cafes in Queensland

Tasty, nutritious and healthier meals are now easier to identify at cafes at 3 hospitals in Queensland as part of the A Better Choice ‘Pick me’ promotion.
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Health and Wellbeing Queensland Junior Dash at the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon

Support for Gold Coast Marathon brings out the best in junior athletes

Health and Wellbeing Queensland was delighted to join more than 24,300 participants for the 43rd Gold Coast Marathon.
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Health and Wellbeing Queensland launches Podsquad to make healthy habits fun

Queensland parents and carers will have more help at hand to get their kids eating healthier and moving more thanks to a new app launched by Health and Wellbeing Queensland.

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