Dr Ruchika Luhach and Dr Carrie-Anne Lewis

Dr Ruchika Luhach is a Brisbane-based GP. She graduated from the University of New South Wales with First class Honours in 2002 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She has held various roles in medical education, for both medical students and GP registrars, and has undertaken further study in clinical leadership. Dr Luhach offers thoughtful, holistic care across all life stages, with a special focus on women’s health, pregnancy care, menopause management and children’s health. She practices at Family Drs Plus in Windsor, Qld.

Dr Carrie-Anne Lewis is a clinical and research dietitian at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, with a strong focus on person-centred approaches to obesity care. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, aiming to improve how nutrition and weight-related concerns are addressed in healthcare settings. Dr Lewis’s PhD explores how personalised, compassionate care can better support individuals living with obesity, moving beyond traditional models to consider the emotional, social, and psychological factors that influence health. With a commitment to holistic and evidence-based practice, she advocates for respectful, inclusive care that empowers patients and enhances long-term wellbeing.

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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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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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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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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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