Dr Kathryn Fortnum

Dr Kathryn Fortnum is a Research Fellow at the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation and an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. She has a particular interest in children and youth and mental health. Prior to moving to Brisbane to pursue research, Dr Fortnum worked clinically in inpatient and community settings for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service WA, and supported children impacted by neurological disorders including spina bifida and cerebral palsy to engage in community-based physical programs.

Move more, sit less.

This episode is all about movement and how to help families be healthier through being active.

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From walking to gardening, every move counts in statewide challenge

Health and Wellbeing Queensland prevention partner 10,000 Steps is encouraging Queenslanders to find ways to increase physical activity as part
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HWQld Pick of the Crop children working in the outdoor school garden

The case for early screening: addressing the rise of type 2 diabetes in children

With nearly 1.3 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes and more than 300 new cases diagnosed daily, diabetes is
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Step out to join the 2026 Move Together Challenge

The 2026 Move Together Challenge is encouraging Queenslanders to move more at a time, place and pace that works for
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Dr Robyn Littlewood, Professor Ian Lowe and Joanna Munro

Building a Prevention 2.0 ecosystem to tackle chronic disease

Health and Wellbeing Queensland's Prevention 2.0 approach tackles chronic disease through partnerships, prevention and system-wide action.
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New movement guidelines shift focus on 24-hour cycle for health

The Australian Government’s new 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Adults and Older Adults reshape how we think about healthy living, recognising
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Chef with healthy meal options stands in front of cafeteria fridge

Hospitals achieve record results in healthy food, drink audit

Queensland’s public healthcare facilities are delivering record results in creating healthier food and drink environments, with the latest statewide audit

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