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A young boy holding a football outside in a sunny yard. A young girl stands behind him.

Launch of new plan to help Queenslanders maintain or return to good mental health

The Queensland Government has launched a nation-leading plan to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders.
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A smiling family with three children standing outside in a rural Queensland backyard.

GenQ Impact Report details 5 years of positive change on health of Queenslanders

The GenQ Impact Report provides an insight into our initiatives, strategies and action plans, prevention programs and successful partnerships.
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A punnet of strawberries.

Spark kids’ love of strawberries by picking your own

Help kids fall in love with fresh fruit by picking your own strawberries at a local farm this weekend or school holidays.
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Free health program Wellness my Way launches in South West Queensland

A free program to improve health in regional Queensland by stopping health problems before they start has launched in the Maranoa Regional Council area.
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Cherry tomatoes ripening on a vine.

North Queensland’s tasty tomatoes in-season now

Queensland's tomato season is in full swing with the versatile vegetable an affordable and healthy choice for families.
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A group of young boys wearing yellow rugby outfits standing on a green rugby field.

$21 million investment to boost Queenslanders’ health and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing Queensland is investing $21 million in programs that support the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders, marking the state’s prevention agency’s fifth anniversary.
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A child taking a bit out of a carrot stick.

Queensland’s ‘cheaper than chips’ carrots now in-season

The budget-friendly carrot is now in-season with millions of Queensland-grown carrots hitting the shops from June.
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Community members join Her Excellency for yoga on the lawn

The event, held under sunny blue skies, was a timely reminder about why being active and connecting with nature is so important for our health.
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Queensland Firebirds Macy Gardner, Emily Moore and Tippah Dwan hold up healthy food options with a young fan who is holding a netball.

‘Queensland’s healthiest stadium’ helping families pick nutritious and affordable choices 

Netball Queensland is scoring goals for fans at ‘Queensland’s healthiest stadium’ by promoting healthy meal options this home season.
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Family of 4 riding bicycles while wearing helmets

Making Healthy Happen: Queensland’s new approach to obesity prevention released

Health and Wellbeing Queensland is proud to announce that Queensland’s new strategy to prevent, reduce and treat obesity has been released.
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A bunch of red, green, yellow and purple capsicums.

Queensland capsicums in store and deliciously affordable

Crispy and colourful capsicums are now in-season, bringing a health boost and hip pocket help to Queenslanders.
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A woman wearing a pink top looking at a step tracker on her left wrist.

Queensland health workers step up in challenge for healthier minds and bodies

Queensland Health is participating in a statewide 10,000 Steps Challenge to boost physical and mental wellbeing among its staff and encourage increased physical activity.

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