Create healthier habits

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.