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Brisbane restaurant chains paving the way for healthier menu options for kids

Cheeky Poke Bar and Nodo Donuts have become the first restaurant chains in Queensland to put health on the menu, joining the Healthy Kids Menu initiative.
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Anna Voloschenko, HWQld Board member sharing her thoughts on what drives her

What are you most proud of during your time working with the Board? Disease related to poor eating habits and lack of physical activity do not manifest themselves overnight. Volumes

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Workplace wellbeing, Business Southbank and how to increase your brain reaction time at work

Our membership with Business Southbank saw us recently take part in its ongoing professional development and networking series.
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Building a healthy Bundaberg

We’ve reached a new milestone in the Building a Healthy Bundaberg Initiative to support Bundaberg residents in leading active and healthy lifestyles.
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Winner of Restaurant and Catering industry award is putting health on the menu for kids

The Baseline Café and Bar, based at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, is the winner of the 2021 Healthy Kids Menu Award.
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Beryl Nashar Young Researcher of the year advancing children’s health and nutrition

Dr Li Kheng Chai has been recognised for her research and advocacy to improve the nutrition and health of children and families.
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Roundtable talks for action on Far North food issues

Solutions and priorities for addressing food security in the Torres, Cape and Lower Gulf have been discussed in a series of roundtable talks.
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Far North gathers to grow a healthy and secure remote food supply

Improving remote Far North Queenslanders’ access to healthy food and drinks will be the focus of a new program.
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Heather shares a winning mindset ahead of her first running event

We're shining a light on Queenslanders giving the Bridge to Brisbane event a go for the very first time, with our First-Time Love campaign.
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Brisbane newcomer gets fit and comfortable in his new city

We speak to Daniel John Williams who moved to Brisbane at the beginning of the pandemic and is using Bridge to Brisbane to get to know the city.
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$68 million investment to get Queenslanders healthy

Health and Wellbeing Queensland has today announced a $68 million investment to support community-based programs to improve Queenslanders’ health and wellbeing.
Opinion

Obesity and COVID-19: It’s time to double down

By Dr Robyn LittlewoodChief Executive, Health and Wellbeing Queensland The COVID-19 pandemic can rightly be described as the biggest health disruption in a generation. There has never been a time

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