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Wellness my Way extended to support healthier regional communities

A free health program for residents of Queensland’s South West will be extended through to 30 June 2026.  Community feedback received

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Growing healthy habits from the ground up at Collinsville State School   

Students at Collinsville State School are digging into healthy eating with Pick of the Crop — Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s

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Join us at the 2025 A Better Choice Conference: Shaping healthier food environments for Queensland 

Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) is excited to announce the 2025 A Better Choice Conference, scheduled for Tuesday, 19 August

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Preventing falls as we age: How to stay strong and independent

Falls might be common as we age, but they don’t have to be inevitable That’s the message behind April No

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A group of people doing a chair yoga class

Empowering Rural Communities with Tailored Yoga Classes

A new community of yogis has come together in Roma, thanks to the support of the Queensland Government, through Health

Media Release
A woman running along the Brisbane River

Fitness apps: A powerful tool if used in balance 

While the most basic fitness assessment is as simple as locating your pulse, fitness apps that provide everything from strength

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A man grocery shopping with a trolley in the fruit and vegetable aisle

New ABS data reveals mixed report card on food consumption

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals a mixed report card on increases and decreases across a

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People using seated exercise machines at Logan Healthy Living

Leading the way in collaboration to improve lives in the Logan community

Logan Healthy Living by UQ Health Care is a pioneering alliance to deliver chronic disease support to people living with

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Health professionals recording a podcast episode for Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days

New podcast series features expert advice to support Health Professionals in preconception health care 

A new podcast series, developed by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, is designed to upskill and empower health professionals in their

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Turning the tide on childhood obesity: a call for urgent action

Turning the tide on childhood obesity: a call for urgent action   

A new study published in The Lancet has projected a troubling future: by 2050, a third of children worldwide will

Opinion
Dr Robyn Littlewood

Pay it forward: lessons from a CEO

By Dr Robyn Littlewood, Chief Executive Officer, Health and Wellbeing Queensland As a female, non-medical, obesity-focused health practitioner, my CEO journey

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A bright advertising sign outside a supermarket reads, Corn, a fresh and sweet summer treat

National campaign a sign to up your veggie game

A campaign that encourages Australians to boost their vegetable consumption will be served up through an out-of-home advertising campaign via

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