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Projections of obesity and life-expectancy in Queensland: obtaining social licence for action. 

By Professor Rhema Vaithianathan  I am a professor in health economics and big data, and my research and projections suggest that obesity could wipe up to 5 years off the

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3 members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra are standing outside holding brass instruments

Music boosts wellbeing in Bundaberg

The healing sounds of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Brass Trio delighted patients and staff at Bundaberg Hospital earlier this month as part of a statewide community health and wellbeing program.

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A young mother holding her son in her arms, both smiling

$3.9 million investment to address obesity crisis cutting life expectancy of Queensland kids

The Queensland Government has announced a $3.9 million investment to improve the health and wellbeing of the next generation of Queensland children.
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Grandmother carrying baby girl. Other families playing at a park behind them

Obesity crisis to cut life expectancy for Queensland kids: new report

Up to five years could be lost from the life expectancy for a Queensland child born in 2023 if obesity rates are not turned around, alarming new research reveals.
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A man riding a bike at high speed in cycling gear

Queensland welcomes inclusive, action-packed multi-sport experience

Hundreds of elite athletes and officials from more than 20 nations will make way to Queensland for the Virtus Oceania Asia Games 2022.
Opinion
Anthony Pollock defending the goal post in a goal in walking football

It’s never too late to discover what you are good at

Following a life-changing medical diagnosis in his 60s, Anthony Pollock never expected he would become fitter, mentally sharper, and happier than he had felt in years.  In January 2020, Anthony

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Queenslanders invited to have their say as Government strives for a healthier state

Queenslanders across the state are being encouraged to have their say on the health and wellbeing future of all Queenslanders.
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A pile of fresh vegetables including cherry tomatoes, carrots and cucumber

Aussies need to be empowered to eat more veggies post-pandemic 

New research has revealed 91% of Australians are not eating the recommended 5 serves of vegetables each day, 17% less than before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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Dolphins and Deadly Choices kick health goals

Queensland’s 2023 rugby league season promises to be the healthiest ever thanks to a recent partnership between the Dolphins and Deadly Choices.
Opinion

Steve Ryan, HWQld Chair shares his thoughts on what drives him

What are you most proud of during your time working with the Board? I was fortunate enough to be on the interim (inaugural) HWQld Board in 2019 along with the

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HWQld staff pictured with Dr Jeannette Young at Government House for a Community Walk

Governor’s walk promotes improving walkability of our state

This month’s walk was particularly special as we celebrated young Queenslanders, and Queensland Walks Month.
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How Logan Healthy Living changed Judie’s life

Community voices are a valued part of our work, so we are celebrating Queenslanders who are getting involved in our innovative programs to make healthy happen. We spoke to Judie

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