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Health and Wellbeing Queensland joins experts in three-day meeting of the minds on obesity prevention

The Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society 2021 Annual Scientific (ANZOS) Meeting has arrived!

Support for Bicyclette to power up female social cycling

The inaugural Bicyclette bike ride to power up participation of women and girls in social cycling wheeled through Brisbane in October 2021.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week: learnings we can all embrace

Public Health Nutritionist, Stella Boyd-Ford shares her learnings and insight to how we all have a role in actioning this year’s theme of ‘Heal Country!’

Healthier meals on the menu for kids in Queensland

Queensland cafés and restaurants will be empowered to offer healthier menus for children, thanks to the state’s first Healthy Kids Menu initiative.

Encouraging schools to get gardening with Pick of the Crop

We invited Pick of the Crop educators on a guided tour of Marsden State School’s bush tucker garden to learn about traditional plants and their uses.

Pick of the Crop’s bumper boost for Bundaberg primary schools as healthy eating pilot expands

Up to another 5,000 primary school students in the Wide Bay region will have the chance to learn about and eat more vegetables and fruit.

HWQld backs gathering of minds on obesity solutions

More than 300 delegates from a range of health disciplines were expected to attend ANZOS 2021.

Spotlight on State of Origin stars as Queenslandhers shine in new campaign

Health and Wellbeing Queensland launches the next phase of an inspiring campaign celebrating the state’s Queenslandhers.

Junior Dash reaches from Coast to Cape with virtual events

First Nations youth across Queensland’s regional and remote communities will be able to join the charge when the Junior Dash races kick off this July.

Supporting young people to get traction in their life

We’ve formed a new partnership with TRACTION, a not-for-profit working to support youth build skills through hands-on learning projects.

Remote health workers explore support for food stores

Health workers in remote First Nations communities are exploring new ways to support local store operators to sell and promote healthy food and drinks.

Bridge to Brisbane boosting our healthy

We are delighted to announce our partnership with the Bridge to Brisbane as a sponsor of this iconic event which encourages us all to boost our healthy.

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