How do you Measure Up?

The Measure Up campaign is part of the Australian Better Health Initiative (ABHI), a national program, supported by the Australian and state and territory governments, which aims to reduce the risk factors for chronic disease such as some cancers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.  This site provides tips and a weekly planner to help plan for a healthier lifestyle.

Go for 2 and 5®

Research shows that most people would benefit from increasing their fruit and vegetable intake. A lifetime habit of eating adequate amounts fruit and vegetables every day can help prevent: coronary heart disease; some forms of cancer; overweight and obesity; Constipation.  It can also reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels and improve control of diabetes.  This site provides helpful tips on how to add more fruit and vegetables to your diet, including recipes.

Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is a food guide for Australia, which reflects the multicultural nature of the population and shows the types of foods that should be consumed for good health.

Abo riginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to Healthy Eating (PDF)

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to Healthy Eating is a food guide for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and shows the types of foods that should be consum ed for good health.

Australian Physical Activity Guidelines

The National Physical Activity Guidelines for Australians outline the minimum levels of physical activity required to gain a health benefit and ways to incorporate incidental physical activity into everyday life.

Dietitians Association of Australia

The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the national Association of the dietitian’s profession, with branches in each State and Territory.  Use this site to find and Accredited Practicing Dietitian in your area.

Heart Foundation

The Heart Foundation aims to reduce the effects of the number of people living with, or dying from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.  Activities include research, supporting health professionals in their practice, health promotion and public education.

Healthy Food Guide Magazine

Healthy Food guide is a monthly magazine created to help Australians make healthy food choices. Its answers the important questions on diet and nutrition, explaining the proven scientific links between nutrition and health in every day language.  Please note that there is a subscription cost involved.

Eat well, Be Active

The Eat Well Be Active campaign was developed by the Queensland Government as a result of the 2006 Obesity Summit.  The site is full of tips and ideas on how to be more active and make healthier eating choices.

goNT

goNT is the Northern Territory’s Physical Activity Strategy.  Use this site to link to a range of physical activity opportunities in the NT.

10 000 Steps

10,000 Steps is a free program that encourages you to use a step-counting pedometer to track your daily physical activity levels.

Life Be in it

Life. Be in it.™ NT is very active in the health and recreation industry and is committed to providing opportunities for people of all ages, interests and abilities to enjoy life and be active all year round.

The Quit Coach

The QuitCoach is a free computer program that gives ideas and suggestions to help you quit smoking and stay quit.

Quit

Quit is dedicated to eliminating the pain, illness and suffering caused by tobacco and does so through advocacy, education, quit services and courses and social marketing campaigns.

Alcohol

This site contains information about alcohol-related health issues and Australian Government policy.
 

Medicines

The National Prescribing Service website contains accurate, balanced, evidence-based information about medicines. Get to know your medicines by using their free materials, searching the Consumer Medicine Information service, phoning Medicines Line, or even getting involved in their work with community groups.