Skillpower over willpower: Simple steps to help you reset your routine
As the mornings cool and routines change, autumn is a great time to reset healthy habits and create a routine that helps you feel your best. Rather than relying on willpower, small, consistent behaviour changes are what create habits that stick.
Harmony Week: Wellbeing in the everyday rituals
Welcome to Harmony Week, a celebration of the many cultures that make our communities stronger, healthier, and more connected.
When we participate in one another’s traditions, even in small ways, something shifts. We feel welcomed. We feel curious. We feel connected. And connection is not just a social nicety; it’s an important part of our wellbeing.
Health in harmony: Samater’s journey
When Samater reflects on his health before joining the My health for life initiative, he puts it simply: “I did not know anything. Now I know everything.”
For 46-year-old Samater, who lives on Brisbane’s southside and is originally from Ethiopia, culture and community are not just part of his identity, they are part of his health journey too.
Make 2026 the year your health goals stick
Have you ever promised yourself at the start of January that this would be the year you lost weight, moved more, or overhauled your lifestyle, only to feel guilty a few weeks later when life gets in the way? If so, you’re not alone.
Our health for life: Rick and Susan’s story
Enjoying the Sunshine Coast, married couple Rick and Susan were retired, active, and living well. They never imagined that a simple online Health Check would spark a profound change in their lives. After years on blood pressure medication, Susan started searching for a natural way to improve her health and that’s when she stumbled upon My health for life.
Better health, wherever you live: Supporting rural and remote Queenslanders
Queensland’s rural and remote communities are full of heart, places where neighbours look out for each other, and the local footy game is a weekly highlight. But behind the strong community spirit lies a serious challenge: staying healthy in a rural setting isn’t easy.
Spring into Queensland: Your guide to seasonal joy across the sunshine state
From coastal breezes to inland blooms, now is a great time to explore some of the best things to do this spring in Queensland. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, wandering through flower-filled parks, or soaking up the sun at a weekend event, spring invites you to reconnect with yourself, nature, and community – and we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you make the most of it.
From cappuccinos to breakthroughs: Meet two of our Health Coaches
We’re pulling back the curtain to introduce you to two of these incredible coaches: Kate and Elizabeth. Their stories are full of warmth, wisdom, and a whole lot of real-life inspiration.
Warmer days, healthier ways: A Queenslander’s spring reflections
As the days become longer and the sun lingers a little later in the sky, there’s a quiet shift in the air. The warmth returns – not just to the weather, but to our routines, our moods, and even our memories.
Karen’s Sweet Success
At 68, Karen was already doing more exercise than most people half her age, dancing, walking and tai chi every week. But even with all that movement, she knew something wasn’t quite right.
