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Carrots; cheaper than chips

Deliciously affordable meal swaps tackle rising cost of takeaway

Health and Wellbeing Queensland, are partnering with Outdoor Media Association (OMA) and Nutrition Australia, to deliver a national healthy eating

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Staying cool in hot weather with food and drink

As the temperature heats up across the state, Health and Wellbeing Queensland is sharing its top food and drink tips

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Snapshot: Queensland’s health

Queensland now has the second highest rate of obesity in Australia (34.6%) with less than a third of Queensland adults

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Pick of the Crop helping kids eat more vegetables

Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s whole-of-school healthy eating initiative Pick of the Crop continues to encourage students to eat more vegetables

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Obesity at record levels in Australia

More Australians are living with obesity than ever before, putting an immense strain on the nation’s healthcare system and economy.

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10,000 ways to beat the festive season slump

The holiday season puts a dent in all healthy habits but none more than being physically active, new research shows.

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Shifting the conversation to promote men’s health 

When it comes to men’s health, making positive lifestyle changes can be particularly challenging. We know men are less likely to

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Gather + Grow 2023–2032 launched to improve food security in remote Queensland

The Queensland Government has released Gather + Grow 2023–2032 (the Strategy, PDF, 4.69MB) and the Gather + Grow 2023-2026 Action

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Logan diabetes pilot program easing loneliness and distress

A diabetes pilot program is easing the burden of the chronic condition in one of the nation’s diabetes hotspots. Over

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Dr Robyn Littlewood wearing a Health and Wellbeing Queensland hat and shirt

Health and Wellbeing Queensland CEO reappointed

Dr Robyn Littlewood has been reappointed the Chief Executive Officer of Health and Wellbeing Queensland for a further four years. 

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Colourful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patterns featuring a kangaroo, turtle, the Cooktown orchid and people participating in sports.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland launches Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) is proud to share that our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was recently endorsed by

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Launch of Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s new network — ConnectingQ

Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) communication activities have taken another leap forward with the launch of ConnectingQ – a new

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