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27 January 2026

Healthy habits key as Sunshine Coast students return to the classroom

As students prepare to return to the classroom, Sunshine Coast Health is reminding parents that nutritious lunchboxes and good hygiene habits play a key role in a healthy start to the school year.
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23 January 2026

Making healthy (and popular) school lunchboxes - without the stress

Getting the kids out the door in the morning can be stressful enough. Noone needs the added pressure of curating the ✨perfect✨ lunchbox. Sunshine Coast Health Senior Dietitian and mum Stacey O’Donnell knows the challenges of school mornings
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27 January 2026

Healthy habits key as Sunshine Coast students return to the classroom

As students prepare to return to the classroom, Sunshine Coast Health is reminding parents that nutritious lunchboxes and good hygiene habits play a key role in a healthy start to the school year.
Children's health

Food and nutrition

Young people's health
24 December 2024

Health staff share tips for taking care of your mind and body over the holidays

Sunshine Coast Health's mental health and dietetics experts are sharing their tips to help the community have a safe and happy festive season.
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Food and nutrition
20 December 2023

Health experts’ top tips to ward off a visit from food poisoning this Christmas

Sunshine Coast Public Health Unit is reminding people to not be complacent about food safety, to stay happy and healthy for the holidays.
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Food and nutrition
19 January 2023

Taking the guess work out of back-to-school lunches

With students getting ready to head back to school next week, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) paediatric dietitian Eden Mansell is encouraging parents to set their children up for success when it comes to their lunch box.
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23 January 2026

Making healthy (and popular) school lunchboxes - without the stress

Getting the kids out the door in the morning can be stressful enough. Noone needs the added pressure of curating the ✨perfect✨ lunchbox. Sunshine Coast Health Senior Dietitian and mum Stacey O’Donnell knows the challenges of school mornings
Children's health

Food and nutrition
28 July 2025

How to help your child eat a wider variety of foods

Are mealtimes a battle in your home? You’re not alone. Many parents struggle to get their child to eat a variety of foods, and it can be incredibly frustrating. Whether it’s rejecting vegetables, only wanting beige foods, or suddenly becoming
Children's health

Food and nutrition