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A woman running along the Brisbane River

Fitness apps: A powerful tool if used in balance 

Recent industry reports reveal fitness app downloads in Australia have skyrocketed.
Media Release
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 range of food groups consumed by Australians.
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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 type 2 diabetes.
Media Release
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 

Our new podcast series is designed to upskill and empower health professionals in their support of parents from preconception through to the pre-school years.
Media Release
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 be living with overweight or obesity.
Opinion
Dr Robyn Littlewood

Pay it forward: lessons from a CEO

As a female, non-medical, obesity-focused health practitioner, my CEO journey has been a process and not always an easy or clear one.
Media Release
A bright advertising sign outside a supermarket reads, Corn, a fresh and sweet summer treat

National campaign a sign to up your veggie game

The Fresh veg, deliciously affordable campaign encourages Aussies to swap fast food and takeaway for quick, cost-effective, and healthy home-cooked meals using fresh, seasonal produce.
Media Release
Fiona Nave

Seven steps to new year goal-setting success

Launching into the new year with a lengthy list of lofty goals might hinder your success when planning new year’s resolutions.
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Representatives from Wickham Freight Lines accept The Health and Wellbeing Award at the Queensland Trucking Association Road Freight Industry Awards 2024

Wickham Freight Lines driving healthy changes in the road freight industry  

Wickham Freight Lines named winner of the Health and Wellbeing Award at the Queensland Trucking Association Road Freight Industry Awards.
Media Release
Fresh mangoes

Arrival of seasonal summer favourite deserving of mango mania

The smell of summer has hit greengrocers, markets and supermarkets with Queensland mangoes now on sale across the state.
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High school students present their ideas at the Motivate + Activate workshops

Engaging with young people to Motivate + Activate physical activity

Health and Wellbeing Queensland has met with more than 50 students to co-design the right type of messaging to get young people moving more.
Media Release
A pile of purple garlic.

Queensland garlic keeping colds (and vampires) away this October

Queensland-grown garlic is now in-season just in time to help keep colds (and vampires) away for Halloween.

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