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Queensland backs better health with renewed funding for Deadly Choices program

A health program helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in South East Queensland is getting a major boost.

Shaping the next generation of Queensland’s leaders in prevention

Health and Wellbeing Queensland is committed to fostering excellence in education through our comprehensive University Student Engagement Program.

Life Ed Queensland expands regional impact with prevention funding

More children and families across Queensland’s regional, rural, and remote communities are set to benefit from life-changing social and emotional wellbeing education, thanks to a funding boost.

700 million steps: Central Queensland leads the way

Central Queensland is walking the talk in preventive health with 700 million steps and counting logged through the 10,000 Steps Program.

Harnessing marketing techniques to elevate the school tuckshop

More than 80% of Queensland parents want healthier food and drink choices at school. Three mindset shifts to make healthier choices more attractive for students.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland Supports Murri Carnival to Promote Health in First Nations Communities

We recently joined the Murri Rugby League Carnival to champion the message that everyone has the right to good health.

Wellness my Way early findings report

View early insights from the Wellness my Way pilot by Health and Wellbeing Queensland.

Kid-friendly taco with a twist named tuckshop’s best

Coombabah State School’s Taco Roll has taken out first place in the Queensland Association of School Tuckshops’ annual Tuckshop Recipe of the Year competition.

Country Women’s Association champions healthier Queensland with Country Kitchens program renewal

Fuelled by fresh funding and community spirit, the Queensland Country Women’s Association is cooking up lasting change in kitchens and communities across the state.

$43 million prevention investment making real impact on Queenslanders’ health

The Queensland Government has committed an additional $43 million over the next 2 years to renew and strengthen support for preventive health programs across the state.

Queensland communities transforming food and drink environments at A Better Choice Conference

In 2025, Queensland’s food and beverage landscape marked a shift toward healthier choices for schools, sports clubs and healthcare settings.

State Prevention Agencies unite to tackle chronic disease in landmark forum

Australia’s four state-based prevention agencies have formalised a new Forum to better tackle the shared drivers of chronic disease.

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