UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing
@uqcchw.bsky.social
The Centre for Community Health & Wellbeing, located in Springfield, Queensland. We deliver community-led research that helps people to live, eat and age well
Director: @proflaurenball.bsky.social
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Director: @proflaurenball.bsky.social
UQ Social Media Community Guidelines: http://bit.ly/3Cruuly
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Your diet soft drink habit may not be as healthy as you think. Here are three ways to cut back.
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Your diet soft drink habit may not be as healthy as you think. Here are three ways to cut back.
Reposted by UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing
I’m delighted to be visiting University of Queensland. Exploring connections and taking forward our innovative research on Nourished Communities that’s investigating the barriers and potential for Food Sharing as a method of boosting community health and wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
July 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I’m delighted to be visiting University of Queensland. Exploring connections and taking forward our innovative research on Nourished Communities that’s investigating the barriers and potential for Food Sharing as a method of boosting community health and wellbeing @uqcchw.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
Check out the latest from our team! Can someone eat instant noodles everyday? Written by @pearlwong.bsky.social @dremilyburch.bsky.social and @proflaurenball.bsky.social
While instant noodles offer comfort and familiarity, their nutritional profile has room for improvement. You can upgrade your bowl with a few easy additions.
Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?
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August 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Check out the latest from our team! Can someone eat instant noodles everyday? Written by @pearlwong.bsky.social @dremilyburch.bsky.social and @proflaurenball.bsky.social
Submitting a large grant? Make sure you watch @proflaurenball.bsky.social share how she works with our UQ research office to ensure all our grant applications are accurate, competitive and on time.
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June 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Submitting a large grant? Make sure you watch @proflaurenball.bsky.social share how she works with our UQ research office to ensure all our grant applications are accurate, competitive and on time.
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We are always so impressed by our HDRs! Here are @pearlwong.bsky.social and @vics-echidna.bsky.social presenting at the UQ School of Public Health Research Seminar on their topics of psychosocial benefits of cooking for adolescents, and the benefits of nature-based physical activities
June 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We are always so impressed by our HDRs! Here are @pearlwong.bsky.social and @vics-echidna.bsky.social presenting at the UQ School of Public Health Research Seminar on their topics of psychosocial benefits of cooking for adolescents, and the benefits of nature-based physical activities
Our lovely team member @laurebaumgartner.bsky.social recently presented a poster of her work on the retention of allied health workers in hospitals at the Women and Girls' Health Showcase
June 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Our lovely team member @laurebaumgartner.bsky.social recently presented a poster of her work on the retention of allied health workers in hospitals at the Women and Girls' Health Showcase
Ever wondered what barista milk is and how it might be different to regular milk? @dcurioussc.bsky.social and @proflaurenball.bsky.social have it covered in their latest Conversation article!
Barista milks promise foamier, creamier coffee, but what’s really in them? Here’s what sets them apart from regular milk.
What’s the difference between barista milk and regular milk? It’s what gets added to it
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June 17, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Ever wondered what barista milk is and how it might be different to regular milk? @dcurioussc.bsky.social and @proflaurenball.bsky.social have it covered in their latest Conversation article!
This week, @kiaratoo.bsky.social and @proflaurenball.bsky.social presented a seminar of #Nutrition for #Brain #Health at St Peter's Lutheran College Springfield for parents and teachers. Let us know how we can support the health of your school or organisation!
June 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This week, @kiaratoo.bsky.social and @proflaurenball.bsky.social presented a seminar of #Nutrition for #Brain #Health at St Peter's Lutheran College Springfield for parents and teachers. Let us know how we can support the health of your school or organisation!
Our study with @iconcancercentre.bsky.social and @materfoundation.bsky.social dives into the real experiences of cancer survivors trying to access the care they need. @dramykirkegaard.bsky.social explains more in this short video: youtu.be/CQkK23fsXcU
How Do People Living With Cancer Navigate Health Systems?
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June 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Our study with @iconcancercentre.bsky.social and @materfoundation.bsky.social dives into the real experiences of cancer survivors trying to access the care they need. @dramykirkegaard.bsky.social explains more in this short video: youtu.be/CQkK23fsXcU
We love seeing our HDR candidates out and about keeping physically active!
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June 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
We love seeing our HDR candidates out and about keeping physically active!
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There are so many types of rejection in the academic world! Check out @proflaurenball.bsky.social in her latest YouTube video laying out her method of dealing with rejection: youtu.be/Z6RnIAbTZlQ
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How to deal with rejection in academia | How To Research
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June 5, 2025 at 3:58 AM
There are so many types of rejection in the academic world! Check out @proflaurenball.bsky.social in her latest YouTube video laying out her method of dealing with rejection: youtu.be/Z6RnIAbTZlQ
@academic-chatter.bsky.social
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Our team had a great excursion to Dalby last weekend! They worked with Dalby residents to gain insights on our LinkMeToHealth project. LinkMeToHealth is an app we are bringing to Springfield to help improve health service navigation. To become a community app tester, please email [email protected].
June 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Our team had a great excursion to Dalby last weekend! They worked with Dalby residents to gain insights on our LinkMeToHealth project. LinkMeToHealth is an app we are bringing to Springfield to help improve health service navigation. To become a community app tester, please email [email protected].
Its great to see Bree represent the CCHW over in the UK this month!
Great to have Dr Breanna Lepre from @uqcchw.bsky.social join us for a fascinating talk on nutrition research, medical schools and nutrition training plus insights into our joint research on Food Sharing and Food Aid in #Devon and #Brisbane @exeterfood.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk #globalpartnerships
May 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Its great to see Bree represent the CCHW over in the UK this month!
We had such a fun time hanging out with the prep students at the St Peter's Lutheran College Springfield Under 8's day! We shared our workshop on 'How to make a healthy lunchbox' and saw some impressive, healthy choices from the students.
May 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
We had such a fun time hanging out with the prep students at the St Peter's Lutheran College Springfield Under 8's day! We shared our workshop on 'How to make a healthy lunchbox' and saw some impressive, healthy choices from the students.
Check out our latest newsletter:
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April 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Ever wanted to start a newsletter? How about using LinkedIn? Here is some advice from our Director @proflaurenball.bsky.social
Starting a LinkedIn Newsletter | How To Research
Are you thinking about starting a LinkedIn newsletter? I started one called 'Research Questions' back in 2023 to help myself and others discuss the challenge...
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April 28, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Ever wanted to start a newsletter? How about using LinkedIn? Here is some advice from our Director @proflaurenball.bsky.social
We have over 30 projects happening right now in Springfield addressing different aspects of health & wellbeing. We are always looking for new participants (compensated for their time).
Find out which projects you can join by taking the quiz ➡️
Find out which projects you can join by taking the quiz ➡️
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April 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We have over 30 projects happening right now in Springfield addressing different aspects of health & wellbeing. We are always looking for new participants (compensated for their time).
Find out which projects you can join by taking the quiz ➡️
Find out which projects you can join by taking the quiz ➡️
Check out the latest from @proflaurenball.bsky.social and @pearlwong.bsky.social and let us know if you ate 'an entire cucumber' today
What’s actually happening in your body when you eat an entire cucumber? Two dietitians explain.
‘Sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber’: nutrition experts on the viral TikTok trend
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April 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Check out the latest from @proflaurenball.bsky.social and @pearlwong.bsky.social and let us know if you ate 'an entire cucumber' today
Watch our team member Dr Breanna Lepre's TEDxUQ talk, where she shares her mission to revolutionise healthcare through nutrition ed for Doctors. Bree advocates for a healthcare system focused on chronic wellness, not just chronic illness:
Why doctors need better nutrition education | Breanna Lepre | TEDxUQ
What if doctors knew more about nutrition? This talk discusses how we can build a healthcare system focused on chronic wellness rather than chronic illness. ...
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April 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Watch our team member Dr Breanna Lepre's TEDxUQ talk, where she shares her mission to revolutionise healthcare through nutrition ed for Doctors. Bree advocates for a healthcare system focused on chronic wellness, not just chronic illness:
It was fantastic to see our team’s article highlighting the higher risk of eating disorders in the neurodiverse community published in Redland Bayside News. Check it out for free here:
Neurodiverse population more likely to battle eating disorders
Authors Breanna Lepre, lecturer in nutrition and dietetics, The University of Queensland, and Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland: (Disclosure sta…
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April 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
It was fantastic to see our team’s article highlighting the higher risk of eating disorders in the neurodiverse community published in Redland Bayside News. Check it out for free here:
We had an exciting few days in Melb at The Heart Foundation's Catalyst Partnership Grants Showcase Event! Here is:
1. Our wonderful team at our booth
2. Our chair (Prof Lauren Ball) catching up with her previous PhD student Bryce Brickley!
3. Umah Ranchigoda sharing her valuable insights on a panel
1. Our wonderful team at our booth
2. Our chair (Prof Lauren Ball) catching up with her previous PhD student Bryce Brickley!
3. Umah Ranchigoda sharing her valuable insights on a panel
April 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
We had an exciting few days in Melb at The Heart Foundation's Catalyst Partnership Grants Showcase Event! Here is:
1. Our wonderful team at our booth
2. Our chair (Prof Lauren Ball) catching up with her previous PhD student Bryce Brickley!
3. Umah Ranchigoda sharing her valuable insights on a panel
1. Our wonderful team at our booth
2. Our chair (Prof Lauren Ball) catching up with her previous PhD student Bryce Brickley!
3. Umah Ranchigoda sharing her valuable insights on a panel
Here is our Springfield Heart Foundation Nature Walk Group taking part in the Springfield 5K My Way last week! Everyone is welcome to join our group 🌳 Join the Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/people/Sprin...
April 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Here is our Springfield Heart Foundation Nature Walk Group taking part in the Springfield 5K My Way last week! Everyone is welcome to join our group 🌳 Join the Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/people/Sprin...
This study led by our team member @dramykirkegaard.bsky.social evaluated the comprehensiveness and strength of nutrition policies of early childhood education and care services among South East QLD services 🚸 Read in full here: loom.ly/NIiuy-0
March 28, 2025 at 2:29 AM
This study led by our team member @dramykirkegaard.bsky.social evaluated the comprehensiveness and strength of nutrition policies of early childhood education and care services among South East QLD services 🚸 Read in full here: loom.ly/NIiuy-0
Here are some of our team members at one of our fantastic skills development workshops where we were planning individual ways we can advance our research expertise and capacity! 👏
March 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Here are some of our team members at one of our fantastic skills development workshops where we were planning individual ways we can advance our research expertise and capacity! 👏
Proud of our team member Dr Breanna Lepre for leading this important study published in the Australian Journal of General Practice about individuals’ perceptions and expectations of nutrition care provided by doctors in Australia 🍏 Read it in full here ➡️
Individuals perceptions and expectations of nutrition care provided by doctors in Australia
This article explores patients’ perceptions of nutrition advice and care received from doctors and expectations of this care, including key skills and attributes patients perceive as important.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Proud of our team member Dr Breanna Lepre for leading this important study published in the Australian Journal of General Practice about individuals’ perceptions and expectations of nutrition care provided by doctors in Australia 🍏 Read it in full here ➡️