For people living in supported accommodation
People living in supported accommodation services are often living with a mental health condition or an intellectual disability.
This toolkit has practical information about providing healthy food for people in supported accommodation. It includes menu planning, modifying recipes and ideas to help people in supported accommodation lead healthier lives.
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
These posters were developed with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to promote healthy eating. They can also be displayed in the broader community.
- The deadly way poster [PDF 2463.19 KB]
- The good tucker way poster [PDF 2463.92 KB]
- Deadly nutrition poster [PDF 3506.65 KB]
For the Samoan community
Food is an important part of the Samoan culture. These resources give advice about making healthy food decisions.
The Soifua Maloloina (Healthy Living for Samoans) Project Team developed these resources. Soifua Maloloina included staff from our Health Equity and Access Team and the Voice of Samoan People Inc (VOSP).
- Swap it don't stop it brochure - English [PDF 12066.86 KB]
- Swap it don't stop it brochure - translated [PDF 15435.67 KB]
- Catering suggestions for church, suppers and events [PDF 1629.47 KB]
Lactose intolerance
Our lactose intolerance video on Vimeo explains what it is and which low lactose foods to eat. The video is in simple English.
Food and cultural practices guides
Our guides have information about the food and eating habits of people from multicultural communities who live in Brisbane, Australia.
- Afghan [PDF 1522.4 KB]
- Burmese [PDF 1637.46 KB]
- Chinese [PDF 1547.44 KB]
- Congolese [PDF 657.83 KB]
- Indian [PDF 1434.16 KB]
- Maori [PDF 1061.82 KB]
- Samoan [PDF 1404.54 KB]
- Somali [PDF 1245.6 KB]
- Syrian [PDF 2137.85 KB]
- Tongan [PDF 606.01 KB]
Teaching presentations and resources
We've created a range of presentations teachers can use in English language classes to promote healthy eating and help people learn about Australian food.
Email healthynewcommunities@health.qld.gov.au if you'd like copies of the presentations.
Presentations
Healthy food and drinks in Australia
For people learning English. A one hour session about healthy food and drinks.
Vegetables in Australia
For people learning English. A one hour session about why we should eat more vegetables and the differences between Australian vegetables and those grown in other countries.
Vitamin and mineral tablets: When should we take them?
For people learning English. A 30 minute presentation that includes information about when you might need vitamin supplements.
Food gardening sessions and support materials
For people learning English. A one hour session about growing vegetables at home. It also includes information about our climate, pests and restrictions on people who rent a house or unit.