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Group of leaders and six young boys wearing rugby league jerseys standing in the grandstand of a NRL stadium smiling side by side at the camera.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland joins Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport to support the Queensland Murri Carnival

Encouraging First Nations Queenslanders to be healthy and active from a young age is vital to tackling chronic disease.
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Fun run fills Brisbane with a sea of pink!

We were delighted to join more than 20,000 participants for the Mater Foundation International Women’s Day Fun Run.
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Make connections at A Better Choice Conference and Expo 2023

The 1-day event will bring together more than 100 decision makers from government, industry, and the community.
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Health and Wellbeing Queensland join Tennis Queensland for Governor’s walk to celebrate International Women’s Day

The Governor's Community Walk in March acknowledged International Women’s Day.
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Legends of League brings healthy glow to Woorabinda

Health and Wellbeing Queensland was a proud supporter of the International Legends of League Carnival at Woorabinda, Central Queensland.
Media Release

Grants a $1.6 million boost for health and wellbeing of Queensland kids

Queenslanders with exciting ideas to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people can apply for a share of $1.6 million in funding.
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Queenslanders invited to have their say on Remote Food Security Strategy

Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on the future of remote food security to reduce inequity in the food system.
Opinion
Laptop, tablet and mobile phone screens displaying graphs and data

Data or it didn’t happen: Queensland’s new horizon of digital public health

We make the most informed decisions when data is at our fingertips. That's why Health and Wellbeing Queensland is evidence-based and research-driven.
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Colourful fruit, vegetables and grains

Using nutrition science to help people eat better

As a Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, improving people’s nutrition related health and wellbeing is my goal.
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Aussie families urged to ‘buy in season for healthy returns’ as the school year commences

Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) has launched its Healthy Returns campaign, in partnership with Outdoor Media Australia (OMA) and Nutrition Australia, to encourage Aussies to eat more vegetables.
Opinion

Arts and wellbeing – a healthy partnership

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has long been passionate about partnerships that connect and support the community.
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5 children on a sporting field are holding colourful signs in the shape of watermelon, broccoli and words that say #boostyourhealthy

More than 2 million Queenslanders supported to make healthy happen in 2022

Health and Wellbeing Queensland continues to work hard to drive generational change through a strong focus on the things that really matter.

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