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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.

$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.

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

The COVID-19 pandemic can rightly be described as the biggest health disruption in a generation.

New partnership with Queensland Symphony Orchestra announced

We're excited to partner with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) and support its new Health and Wellbeing program.

Introducing Miss Joy, Garden Granny

Students at Avondale State School are learning how to grow fruit and vegetables from their Garden Granny who volunteers at the school.

New healthy lifestyles partnership forged for South West

A new partnership will deliver a range of innovative programs to help South West residents combat obesity, improve food literacy and build healthier lifestyles.

Walking the walk – Dr Robyn Littlewood and Natalie Cook inspire first time running event participants

The duo have teamed up to demonstrate the power of taking care of your health and wellbeing, one step at a time.

Under 10s take on first running event fuelled by good old fashioned sibling rivalry

Seven year old Isla is determined to beat her 9 year old brother Oscar to the finish line at the Bridge to Brisbane.

QUT welcomes Mark Tuohy as Visiting Fellow

Mr Mark Tuohy has been invited to join Queensland University of Technology as Visiting Fellow in Faculty of Business & Law, School of Economics & Finance.

Brisbane 2032 Olympics and a health and wellbeing strategy

With the Olympic and Paralympic Games set to be hosted in Brisbane in 2032, we now have the next 10 years to shine a light on physical activity.

Introducing Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe, HWQld Board Member sharing his thoughts on what drives him

Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe shares his impassioned thoughts on how we got to a point in society where more adults are overweight than not.

St George to George St – PhD student puts passion for accessible exercise into practice

PhD student Renae Earle will be putting her passion for the pavement into practice when she takes on the Bridge to Brisbane 4.5km for the very first time.

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