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Collaborative program supporting veteran health and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing Queensland is proud to be involved in a new collaborative initiative that is supporting Australian Defence Force veterans.

Growing healthy habits: Pick of the Crop partners with AUSVEG to boost veggie consumption

The Pick of the Crop initiative will partner with AUSVEG’s Plus One Serve by 2030 program to boost children’s vegetable consumption.

Research partnership to expand Pick of the Crop across Queensland

The Pick of the Crop program will expand into new regions and communities through a new 2-year research partnership with Hort Innovation.

Remote Far North Queensland communities see positive shift in diet affordability

Early results from Health and Wellbeing Queensland diet affordability monitoring reveal that healthy diets have become more affordable in remote Far North Queensland.

International Women’s Day 2026: Why food security for pregnant women must be a priority

In Australia, around 14% of pregnant women experience food insecurity, meaning they don’t always have access to nutritious, affordable food to meet their needs and those of their unborn baby.

Help us make our mark on the 2032 Olympic Games

As the 2032 Games approaches, the focus is not only on the event itself, but on the legacy it will leave – for Brisbane and across Queensland.

Queensland’s call to action on obesity

Health and Wellbeing Queensland is calling for urgent action this World Obesity Day, as alarming new statistics reveal the growing impact of overweight and obesity on Queenslanders.

Building a healthier Queensland — No matter the postcode

Connecting with Queenslanders who live and work in a remote communities, highlights the impact of Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s commitment to working with prevention program partners.

Healthy is Happening – Join the movement empowering Queenslanders to thrive!

Queensland, it’s time to rise and shine! Health and Wellbeing Queensland has launched Healthy is Happening, a bold, vibrant and statewide wellbeing movement, live until March 2026.

Vegetables: affordable, nutritious … and missing from Australian plates

A partnership between Health and Wellbeing Queensland, and the Outdoor Media Association and AUSVEG is launching the 2026 Fresh Veg, Deliciously Affordable campaign.

Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health: new podcast series launched to strengthen care across life stages

Health and Wellbeing Queensland has launched a new nine-part podcast series designed to empower health professionals to deliver more confident, informed and empathetic care for women and girls.

Young Queenslanders bring healthy snack tool to life 

Healthy eating habits are built through small, everyday decisions, and for many young Queenslanders, snacking plays a significant role in how they fuel their day.

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