Koala at Mater

Golden Casket Foundation recipients commemorated

On 7th March 2007, Dr Gary Leong from KOALA is presented with a commemorative plaque Read on

Pulling the plug on junk food ads

19 July 2007: Kids' waistlines and frazzled parents who are under attack from slick TV junk food marketing promotions ... Read on

One in five Queensland kids overweight

19 July 2007: More than one in five Queensland children are overweight or obese, new figures show ... Read on

Simplicity sparks imagination

19 July 2007: A cardboard box may pale in comparison to a merry-go-round or the more complex ... Read on

Concerns over childhood obesity: study

20 June 2007: New research has found doctors are missing a vital opportunity to combat the obesity epidemic, a leading paediatrician says. Read on

Welcome to the KOALA at Mater Child Obesity Homepage.
Within this site you will find information relevant to you as a child, parent, GP or Health Professional or concerned community member about the causes and possible solutions to why children are becoming overweight or obese. Through our "holistic" program we want to educate and motivate all Queensland and Australian families to make a healthy change in the way they live in order to protect and ensure their long-term health.

You can join us in this new, exciting journey and be a beacon of light in your own community as an "Eat Well Be Active" Ambassador and make an impact in your own lives and the lives of others around you. Good Luck and let us know if you need any help, as we know there are many hurdles out there to stop the average family from staying healthy. But just remember it will be all worthwhile in the end for you and your Family.