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

Inaugural Health and Wellbeing Queensland Board Member, Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe shares his impassioned thoughts on how we got to a point in society where more adults are overweight than

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Renae Earle standing in front of the Brisbane river and Story Bridge

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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Evidence-based validation for Pick of the Crop

Pick of the Crop was established as one of our signature programs to tackle the ongoing and persistent low intake of vegetables among children.
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Torres Strait Junior Dash is a winner

Our virtual Junior Dash events have been a massive hit on Thursday Island and some of the outer Islands in the Torres Strait.
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics to advance the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders by shining a light on physical activity

It’s official. Brisbane will be the host city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Health and Wellbeing Queensland is ready!

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