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Back to school 2022: Masks, RATs – and healthy lunchboxes

While return to school may look a little different, packing a healthy lunchbox is one routine that should remain as families navigate the new COVID normal.
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HWQld partners in a national campaign encouraging Australians to rediscover veggies

Health and Wellbeing Queensland are partnering with Outdoor Media Association and Nutrition Australia to deliver a national veggie campaign.
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From paddock to party: farmers get behind end of year school celebrations

Bundaberg farmers are throwing their support behind healthy eating for local school students by donating a bounty of fresh fruit.
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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

Disease related to poor eating habits and lack of physical activity do not manifest themselves overnight.
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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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