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Innovative solutions to increase physical activity receive funding boost

25 innovative projects designed to get Queenslanders moving have been approved for a total of $2.37 million in funding.
Opinion
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Influencing the next generation to overcome childhood obesity

During the last 4 decades, an unusual public health event occurred – one that will influence the health and longevity of most people alive today.
Opinion
A woman wearing a blue top is holding a red shopping basket filled with groceries and looking at items in a supermarket aisle.

Why ‘personal responsibility’ isn’t always the answer for better health  

Obesity is not actually the fault of the person. It’s the system, market failure, poorly designed suburbs and an under-regulated food industry.
Opinion

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

Obesity could wipe up to 5 years off the life expectancy of the 2023 Queensland birth cohort.
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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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$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.
Media Release
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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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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
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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 now.
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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.
Media Release
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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.

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