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A crowd of people watching a panel discussion at the ABC Conference

Join us at the 2025 A Better Choice Conference: Shaping healthier food environments for Queensland

A group of people doing yoga on grass

Preventing falls as we age: How to stay strong and independent

A group of people doing a chair yoga class

Empowering Rural Communities with Tailored Yoga Classes

A woman running along the Brisbane River

Fitness apps: A powerful tool if used in balance

A man grocery shopping with a trolley in the fruit and vegetable aisle

New ABS data reveals mixed report card on food consumption

People using seated exercise machines at Logan Healthy Living

Leading the way in collaboration to improve lives in the Logan community

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

Turning the tide on childhood obesity: a call for urgent action

Turning the tide on childhood obesity: a call for urgent action

Dr Robyn Littlewood

Pay it forward: lessons from a CEO

A bright advertising sign outside a supermarket reads, Corn, a fresh and sweet summer treat

National campaign a sign to up your veggie game

Fiona Nave

Seven steps to new year goal-setting success

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

Fresh mangoes

Arrival of seasonal summer favourite deserving of mango mania

High school students present their ideas at the Motivate + Activate workshops

Engaging with young people to Motivate + Activate physical activity

A pile of purple garlic.

Queensland garlic keeping colds (and vampires) away this October

Women from a First Nations rugby league team celebrate after a try

How the Murri Carnival is making healthy happen for First Nations Queenslanders

Participant of my health for life program

How My health for life is changing the lives of Queenslanders

A farmer harvesting snow peas from the vine.

Put a spring in your step with healthy in-season snow peas

A bowl of pasta covered in creamy vegetable sauce.

Affordable veggie-loaded pasta wins 2024 Tuckshop Recipe of the Year

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

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

A punnet of strawberries.

Spark kids’ love of strawberries by picking your own

An older man is holding a young boy outside in a rural location.

Free health program Wellness my Way launches in South West Queensland

Cherry tomatoes ripening on a vine.

North Queensland’s tasty tomatoes in-season now

A group of young boys wearing yellow rugby outfits standing on a green rugby field.

$21 million investment to boost Queenslanders’ health and wellbeing

A child taking a bit out of a carrot stick.

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

Yoga on the lawn at Queensland Governors House

Community members join Her Excellency for yoga on the lawn

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

Family of 4 riding bicycles while wearing helmets

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

A bunch of red, green, yellow and purple capsicums.

Queensland capsicums in store and deliciously affordable

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

A blue scoop of powdered toddler milk above a tin of toddler milk.

Toddler milk not recommended for children

A group of women in a reformer Pilates studio

The one thing I will never apologise for as CEO

A person removing a packet of strawberries from a fridge that is full of vegetables and fruit.

One in eight people living with obesity globally

Carrots; cheaper than chips

Deliciously affordable meal swaps tackle rising cost of takeaway

A woman drinking water from a pink water bottle.

Staying cool in hot weather with food and drink

Snapshot: Queensland’s health

A woman drinking water from a pink water bottle.

Pick of the Crop helping kids eat more vegetables

Obesity at record levels in Australia

10,000 ways to beat the festive season slump

Shifting the conversation to promote men’s health

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

A group of people exercising on gym equipment.

Logan diabetes pilot program easing loneliness and distress

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

Health and Wellbeing Queensland CEO reappointed

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

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

GenQ Health and Wellbeing Grants for 27 children’s health initiatives

Veggie-loaded Butter Chicken wins Recipe of the Year

Health and Wellbeing Queensland supports Bridge to Brisbane – the ultimate challenge

Governor’s Community Walk honours World Arthritis Day

Healthy Kids podcasts launched for best practice service delivery

My health for life makes healthy happen with Queensland pharmacies

Brisbane Festival comes alive with the sound of the kazoo

ActiveKIT invests in physical activity app in North Queensland

Empowering women at QCWA Country Kitchens during Women’s Health Week

Governor’s community walk celebrates Queensland Walks Month and Multicultural Queensland

New research: Cost and taste drive food choices

Create healthy habits for children in Queensland Walks Month

Join the Queensland Walk Explore Steps Challenge this August

Pick of the Crop celebrates century success

Healthy meals now an easier option at hospital cafes in Queensland

Health and Wellbeing Queensland Junior Dash at the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon

Support for Gold Coast Marathon brings out the best in junior athletes

Health and Wellbeing Queensland launches Podsquad to make healthy habits fun

ActiveKIT invests in hockey for Queenslanders

Health and Wellbeing Queensland proudly supports exciting new 10,000 Steps mobile app upgrade

Group of 11 school students in sports wear standing on a grass oval holding fruit and vegetables and sports equipment

Better choices ahead: Queensland sports venues and clubs to welcome new healthy food and drink strategy

Health and Wellbeing Queensland and Deadly Choices champion You for 2032

Healthy meals on the menu for netball season at Nissan Arena

Pick of the Crop expanding to Darling Downs and South West regions

Join the Rural Yoga Roadshow from 5–14 June in western Queensland

Two women sitting next to eachother at a laptop on a desk. Healthy Living pull up banner sits behind them.

Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation launched at The University of Queensland

Governor’s Community Walk celebrates World Health Day and International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Two Firebirds players sitting on an indoor netball court with four young netball players under 5 years of age.

HWQld cheers on Queensland Firebirds and Deadly Choices

Health and Wellbeing Queensland celebrates the success of 10,000 Steps in recruiting 600,000 members

ActiveKIT invests in ballet for people living with arthritis

Group of leaders and six young boys wearing rugby league jerseys standing in the grandstand of a NRL stadium smiling side by side at the camera.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland joins Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport to support the Queensland Murri Carnival

Fun run fills Brisbane with a sea of pink!

Make connections at A Better Choice Conference and Expo 2023

Health and Wellbeing Queensland join Tennis Queensland for Governor’s walk to celebrate International Women’s Day

Legends of League brings healthy glow to Woorabinda

Grants a $1.6 million boost for health and wellbeing of Queensland kids

Queenslanders invited to have their say on Remote Food Security Strategy

Laptop, tablet and mobile phone screens displaying graphs and data

Data or it didn’t happen: Queensland’s new horizon of digital public health

Colourful fruit, vegetables and grains

Using nutrition science to help people eat better

Aussie families urged to ‘buy in season for healthy returns’ as the school year commences

Arts and wellbeing – a healthy partnership

5 children on a sporting field are holding colourful signs in the shape of watermelon, broccoli and words that say #boostyourhealthy

More than 2 million Queenslanders supported to make healthy happen in 2022

2 young females playing basketball on in indoor basketball court

Innovative solutions to increase physical activity receive funding boost

A young boy is eating a large red apple

Influencing the next generation to overcome childhood obesity

A woman wearing a blue top is holding a red shopping basket filled with groceries and looking at items in a supermarket aisle.

Why ‘personal responsibility’ isn’t always the answer for better health

Projections of obesity and life-expectancy in Queensland: obtaining social licence for action.

3 members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra are standing outside holding brass instruments

Music boosts wellbeing in Bundaberg

A young mother holding her son in her arms, both smiling

$3.9 million investment to address obesity crisis cutting life expectancy of Queensland kids

Grandmother carrying baby girl. Other families playing at a park behind them

Obesity crisis to cut life expectancy for Queensland kids: new report

A man riding a bike at high speed in cycling gear

Queensland welcomes inclusive, action-packed multi-sport experience

Anthony Pollock defending the goal post in a goal in walking football

It’s never too late to discover what you are good at

Two young women running along a path in a park

Queenslanders invited to have their say as Government strives for a healthier state

A pile of fresh vegetables including cherry tomatoes, carrots and cucumber

Aussies need to be empowered to eat more veggies post-pandemic

Dolphins and Deadly Choices kick health goals

Steve Ryan, HWQld Chair shares his thoughts on what drives him

HWQld staff pictured with Dr Jeannette Young at Government House for a Community Walk

Governor’s walk promotes improving walkability of our state

How Logan Healthy Living changed Judie’s life

Cafe’s colourful kids’ menu a recipe for success at industry awards

Chef Matt Golinski serves up healthy eating tips for Bundaberg and Wide Bay families

A man wearing sports shoes standing behind weights is recording his workout using a mobile phone

Calling for innovative solutions to get more Queenslanders moving

Olympian Natalie Cook OAM OLY is pictured with local kids, Oscar and Isla at the Green and Gold Runway event

Celebrating 10 years to Brisbane 2032

Robyn Littlewood and Jessica Hardt after the Jetty 2 Jetty fun run

Thousands get active in picturesque fun run

Netballers jump for joy beside the Health and Wellbeing Queensland prize wheel

Supporting young netballers to reach the top of their game

Robyn Littlewood and Robert de Castella with 2 runners at the Gold Coast Marathon

Marathon effort for health and wellbeing

Peter shares how healthy lifestyle programs can make a difference

Young girl wearing a head lamp is looking up at the surrounding trees

Climate change: what’s it got to do with health?

Healthy shopping push for remote stores in Far North Queensland

2022 Queensland Healthy Kids Menu Award

Gemma Hodgetts appointed UQ Adjunct Senior Fellow

Queenslanders not eating enough vegetables as cost-of-living crisis bites

Queenslanders can help shape state plan to tackle obesity crisis

Shea Spierings, HWQld Board Member shares his thoughts on what drives him

Logan Healthy Living set to transform lives in state’s diabetes hotspot

Cost of living crunch: top tips to keep your weekly shop cheap and healthy

James shares how he’s helping make healthy happen for Queensland

Why we need to talk about Queensland’s hidden food crisis

Changing the odds: why equity is our goal for next gen

Bundaberg people encouraged to take charge of health and ‘Do Your Thing’

HWQld serves up Ipswich flood relief program with Jamie’s Ministry of Food

John Lee, HWQld Board Member shares his thoughts on what drives him

Pick of the Crop thriving in Bowen and the Burdekin as survey shows kids reap benefits

Free community walks through the bushland at Government House

Krystle shares why she’s helping shape program for Queensland families

Pick of the Crop thriving in Bundaberg and Wide Bay as survey shows kids reap benefits

Pick of the Crop program growing in Logan as survey shows kids reap benefits

Diamond Spirit to help more First Nations girls reach goals through new partnership

COVID-19 exercise slump for two in five Queensland women: new survey

National Obesity Strategy ‘unprecedented opportunity’ to reshape Queensland’s future

Pick of the Crop is back in 2022 and we’re getting bigger and better

Dr Emma Gale, HWQld public health registrar trainee sharing her thoughts on what drives her

Back to school 2022: Masks, RATs – and healthy lunchboxes

HWQld partners in a national campaign encouraging Australians to rediscover veggies

From paddock to party: farmers get behind end of year school celebrations

Brisbane restaurant chains paving the way for healthier menu options for kids

Anna Voloschenko, HWQld Board member sharing her thoughts on what drives her

Workplace wellbeing, Business Southbank and how to increase your brain reaction time at work

Building a healthy Bundaberg

Winner of Restaurant and Catering industry award is putting health on the menu for kids

Beryl Nashar Young Researcher of the year advancing children’s health and nutrition

Roundtable talks for action on Far North food issues

Far North gathers to grow a healthy and secure remote food supply

Heather shares a winning mindset ahead of her first running event

Brisbane newcomer gets fit and comfortable in his new city

$68 million investment to get Queenslanders healthy

Obesity and COVID-19: It’s time to double down

New partnership with Queensland Symphony Orchestra announced

Introducing Miss Joy, Garden Granny

New healthy lifestyles partnership forged for South West

Walking the walk – Dr Robyn Littlewood and Natalie Cook inspire first time running event participants

Under 10s take on first running event fuelled by good old fashioned sibling rivalry

QUT welcomes Mark Tuohy as Visiting Fellow

Brisbane 2032 Olympics and a health and wellbeing strategy

Introducing Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe, HWQld Board Member sharing his thoughts on what drives him

St George to George St – PhD student puts passion for accessible exercise into practice

Evidence-based validation for Pick of the Crop

Torres Strait Junior Dash is a winner

Brisbane 2032 Olympics to advance the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders by shining a light on physical activity

Health and Wellbeing Queensland joins experts in three-day meeting of the minds on obesity prevention.

Support for Bicyclette to power up female social cycling

Celebrating NAIDOC Week: learnings we can all embrace

Healthier meals on the menu for kids in Queensland

Encouraging schools to get gardening with Pick of the Crop

Pick of the Crop’s bumper boost for Bundaberg primary schools as healthy eating pilot expands

HWQld backs gathering of minds on obesity solutions

Spotlight on State of Origin stars as Queenslandhers shine in new campaign

Junior Dash reaches from Coast to Cape with virtual events

Supporting young people to get traction in their life

Remote health workers explore support for food stores

Bridge to Brisbane boosting our healthy

Pick of the Crop growing farmer connections in Bundaberg

Supporting the Gold Coast Marathon to reach Indigenous Youth

International Women’s Day

$4.3 million investment to get more Queenslanders moving with ActiveKIT

Keriba Way means ‘Our Way’ in Far North Queensland

Getting kids excited about veggies

Far North Queensland Visit

Our Acknowledgement of Country

Staff profile: Judy Nean, health promotion’s heart

Behavioural science approach for Bundaberg health and wellbeing

Pick of the Crop swings into action

South West Nutrition Collaborative

Brisbane South GPs encouraged to focus on healthier weight and wellbeing for kids

Spotlight on women’s wellbeing as ‘Queenslandhers’ rise above the challenges of 2020

Far North Queensland Hub: a stellar and collaborative start

Chef Matt Golinski is making healthy happen in new HWQld Ambassador role

Pick of the Crop putting veggies and fruit on the menu for Logan kids

Celebrating 12 months with you

From farm to the classroom, Bundaberg is Pick of the Crop for school healthy eating pilot

Dr Robyn Littlewood Celebrates First Year as Chief Executive

NAIDOC Week: Partnering with remote communities for childhood health

NAIDOC Week: closing the gap of understanding

Celebrating NAIDOC Week: pick one thing to help expand your knowledge

What NAIDOC Week means to Deanne

ECHO® series helping Queensland’s rural doctors address childhood obesity

$1.7 million healthy eating initiative Pick of the Crop launches in regional Queensland schools

Inspiring visit to Logan Maternity and Child Health Hubs

Dr Robyn Littlewood awarded QUT Outstanding Alumni in Health for work improving nutritional heath of children

Boosting Bundaberg Through New Alliance

Web series supports Queenslanders to make time for wellbeing

Queenslanders challenged to test home cooking skills against QCWA’s best

Jodie Fields

Cricket hero Jodie Fields boosts Billion Steps Challenge

Robyn Littlewood to lead Health and Wellbeing Queensland

$75,000 boost to support outback girls get active

Firebird Takes Court for Blackall Fitness Celebration

Last updated 1 May 2025