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

During my working life as a teacher in 3 secondary schools across different regions, I saw the difference that strong community partnerships could make.
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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

Local resident, Judie Thompson shares her experience taking part in the Logan Healthy Living for people living with type 2 diabetes.
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Cafe’s colourful kids’ menu a recipe for success at industry awards

A children’s menu where fresh produce takes centre stage has won this year’s Healthy Kids Menu Award.
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Chef Matt Golinski serves up healthy eating tips for Bundaberg and Wide Bay families

Parents in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay will get tips from chef Matt Golinski on how to prepare nutritious and delicious school lunchboxes and family dinners using local produce in August.

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A man wearing sports shoes standing behind weights is recording his workout using a mobile phone

Calling for innovative solutions to get more Queenslanders moving

Up to $200,000 is available to start-ups and small to medium businesses that encourage Queenslanders to increase their physical activity.
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Olympian Natalie Cook OAM OLY is pictured with local kids, Oscar and Isla at the Green and Gold Runway event

Celebrating 10 years to Brisbane 2032

To mark the 10-year countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we attended the Green and Gold Runway community sports day.
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Robyn Littlewood and Jessica Hardt after the Jetty 2 Jetty fun run

Thousands get active in picturesque fun run

Health and Wellbeing Queensland joined almost 5,000 people at the Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run in the Moreton Bay region.
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Netballers jump for joy beside the Health and Wellbeing Queensland prize wheel

Supporting young netballers to reach the top of their game

We joined thousands of netball players, coaches, officials, and spectators from across Queensland at the 4-day Junior Nissan State Age netball competition.
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Robyn Littlewood and Robert de Castella with 2 runners at the Gold Coast Marathon

Marathon effort for health and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing Queensland hit the racetrack with more than 15,000 participants at the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon.

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