Department of Health
A gateway to the strategies, policies, programs and services delivered by the Department of Health.
Resources for Adults
Be a healthy weight
Expand / Close AccordionSelf-compassion
learn how to be kind and understanding of yourself when confronted with personal failings
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)The Butterfly Foundation
a website with a range of information and support for eating disorders and body image issues.
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Mindful eating meditations
available for free on soundcloud, these meditation can help people have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Intuitive eating
10 principles for creating a healthy relationship with food, mind and body
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Why diets don’t work
explains the physical, social and emotional reasons why diets don’t work
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)What is an eating disorder
a webpage with information about eating disorders, warning signs and symptoms, stages of an eating disorder and risk factors
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Principles of mindful eating
identifies principles to help people eat mindfully
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Be smoke free
Expand / Close AccordionTobacco control in Tasmania
a website with information about tobacco control policy and laws in Tasmania. Includes resources such as signage and fact sheets.
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Expand / Close AccordionHealthy Living apps
a review of over 300 apps to find out which apps are most helpful
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information about the role of food in the prevention and management of health conditions
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key information about eating well for older people
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Australian Dietary Guidelines 1-5
the main recommendations for eating well
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)LiveLighter
a program that includes resources to help adults make simple changes to improve their health
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Facts sheets for people with allergies who need to avoid specific types of food
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Eat Well Tasmania
advice on how to increase fruit and vegetable intake, how to eat in season, recipes and healthy eating tips
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Information and resources for coeliac disease and eating gluten free
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Eating with friends
a program to bring older adults together for a nutritious meal and to make new friends
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Cancer council position statements
on the role of food and health conditions, such as cancer, overweight and obesity
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Foodswitch app
a free app to help you find out what is in the food you’re eating and suggestions for simple, healthier switches
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Nutrient claims on foods
learn what they mean to help make choices about the food you buy
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Healthy Living apps
a review of over 300 apps to find out which apps are most helpful
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shows the proportion of the five food groups recommended to eat each day
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Move more
Expand / Close AccordionHealthy Living apps
a review of over 300 apps to find out which apps are most helpful
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (Birth to 5 years)
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Get active in the North and North-West booklets
Sport, recreation and physical activity opportunities for older adults in the north and North-West Tasmania
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Adults (18-64 years)
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Get Active Program
A statewide, 10-week program that supports people to be physically active
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Choose Health: Be Active – A physical activity guide for older Australians
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Sport Australia grants and funding
opportunities for individuals and sporting organisations to receive funding through Sport Australia
Visit Resource (opens in a new tab/window)Information for people at risk of falls
includes tips, safety checklists and assessment tools
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