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Health Resources

Health Resources

Here you will find links to various online resources available to help you live healthier active lives. Explore each category and resource by clicking through the tabs.

Australian Department of Health

Stay up to date with the latest information about the spread of COVID-19 and the steps being taken to slow the spread from the Federal Government Department of Health.

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Heart Foundation

Get the latest tips to look after your heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Diabetes Australia

Information, support and tips to help stay well- specifically for people with diabetes. Whether it is managing your diabetes, looking after your mental health or finding ways to stay physically active Diabetes Australia has some great tips and supports available.

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My Health for Life

A free structured six-month lifestyle modification program. The program is designed to support positive lifestyle changes in order to reduce an individual’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and lifestyle related cancers. Whether it’s eating well, maintaining a healthy weight, sleeping better or managing stress, the healthy lifestyle program will support you to achieve your goals. Complete a simple online health check to see if the program is right for you.

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13 Health

A 24 hour phone service you can call to receive confidential, qualified health advice from a registered nurse about your health or the health of someone you are caring for. —it is not a diagnostic service and should not replace medical consultation. In an emergency always dial 000.

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Stay on Your Feet

Falls can happen to us at any age; however, changes we go through as we get older can put us more at risk of having a fall. The good news is that falls are preventable no matter your age, and Stay On Your Feet® has simple tips and tools you can use to keep you active and on your feet.

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Health & Wellbeing Queensland

Here’s a collection of the latest evidence-based thinking and insights—all to help you make healthy happen.

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Exercise Right                                

Exercise Right is Exercise & Sport Science Australia’s public awareness campaign aimed at inspiring Australians to be more active. You can find free resources, education and access to expert advice. Exercise Right’s goal is to help people understand the importance of moving regularly and where to get the right exercise advice.

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Boost Your Healthy

Support, inspiration and ideas to stay healthy and active during COVID-19. We get it, sometimes it’s challenging to be active and eat well, especially with COVID-19 lurking. Here you’ll find resources, tips and recipes to help keep it simple.

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Exercise & Sport Science Australia

Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA) is the accrediting body for exercise physiologists, exercise scientists, sports scientists and high performance managers. These exercise professionals are tertiary qualified and can offer expert, evidence-based advice on all things exercise and sports science. Find an exercise professional near you.

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Head to Health

Whether you are trying to improve your own sense of wellbeing, looking for help with something that is bothering you, or helping someone you care about—Head to Health is a good place to start. Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations.

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Black Dog Institute

Mental health resources and support tools that you can trust knowing that everything produce is research-informed and recommended by professionals. Here you will find information, support and digital tools to help look after your mental health.

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Headspace

Early intervention and mental health services for 12-25 year olds, along with resources to promote young peoples’ wellbeing. There are many ways Headspace can support you in your mental health and wellbeing, and to help you navigate life’s challenges.

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Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue mental health organisation provides support, advice and action focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide.

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Better Health Channel

Eating a variety of healthy foods is the key to a well-balanced diet and good nutrition. Find nutrition basics, life stages, food safety, diet and health conditions and nutritional advice at the Better Health Channel. Resources are also available to support healthy living through various life stages.

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Queensland Government

Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated or confusing. Understanding the building blocks of food and calculating the energy your body needs is a great place to start.

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Recipes

Browse a range of healthy recipes to help inspire you to eat healthy and maintain a balanced diet.

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Nutrition Australia

Here you can access a variety of evidence-based recipes and fact sheets to improve your diet and better understand your nutritional needs.

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Jean Hailes

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women’s health across Australia through every life stage. They produce practical and easy-to-understand information for women by translating research and medical evidence, delivered in many ways to suit diverse audiences. In 2016, the Australian Government formally announced Jean Hailes as the national digital gateway for women’s health and wellbeing.

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