The Toolbox has resources for everyone caring for young children, including parents and families, education, and health professionals. The Toolbox contains thousands of resources from trustworthy sources on a range of topics including breastfeeding, introducing solids, fussy eating, to allergies and healthy lunchboxes.
This project was funded by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care through a Public Health and Chronic Disease grant and completed at The University of Queensland.
Our Vision:
At the Grow and Go Toolbox we are committed to improving access and availability to evidence-based food and nutrition information for children under the age of 5 years. We believe that every parent, caregiver, and educator should have access to trustworthy resources that empower them to make informed decisions about the nutrition and well-being of our youngest generation., In support of this vision, all the resources within the Grow and Go Toolbox are free, open access, and easily accessible.
Listening to our consumers
Our consumers have told us that they want information that is free from bias and easy to access. To support our consumers wishes, the Toolbox does not contain any resources produced by branded by any commercial food or nutrition entities, including infant formula companies. We also do not include resources that are found behind subscriptions or paywalls.
Expanding the Toolbox
The content within the Toolbox will continue to expand and evolve as new resources become available. We invite you to be part of this journey, and if you have a valuable resource you’d like to share, you can easily share it with us. Your contribution will be reviewed for quality and accuracy before being added to our comprehensive national database. We believe that collective knowledge is the key to progress, and we encourage everyone to share information and resources for the benefit of all.
Chief Investigator
Helen is an Advanced Accrediting Practising Dietitian whose work aims to improve the nutritional health of all Australians. She was privileged to lead the team who designed and developed the Grow and Go Toolbox.
Chief Investigator
Helen is an Advanced Accrediting Practising Dietitian whose work aims to improve the nutritional health of all Australians. She was privileged to lead the team who designed and developed the Grow and Go Toolbox.
Digital Manager
Phil is the manager of the eLIPSE Software Engineering team responsible for the delivery of the Grow and Go Digital Hub and Digital Resources. Phil works in UQ’s eLearning domain providing expertise in the realisation of innovative new products.
Digital Manager
Phil is the manager of the eLIPSE Software Engineering team responsible for the delivery of the Grow and Go Digital Hub and Digital Resources. Phil works in UQ’s eLearning domain providing expertise in the realisation of innovative new products.
Project Manager
Clare is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her research interests include obesity and chronic disease prevention and management across the lifespan. Her role in this project was to manage the team to achieve the project outcomes.
Project Manager
Clare is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her research interests include obesity and chronic disease prevention and management across the lifespan. Her role in this project was to manage the team to achieve the project outcomes.
Project Officer - Dietetic researcher
Tash is a paediatric clinical and research Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her clinical and research interests include paediatric weight management and nutrition in children with muscle and bone conditions. Her role in the project was to develop the database of resources, develop new resources and conduct consumer panels.
Project Officer - Dietetic researcher
Tash is a paediatric clinical and research Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her clinical and research interests include paediatric weight management and nutrition in children with muscle and bone conditions. Her role in the project was to develop the database of resources, develop new resources and conduct consumer panels.
Knowledge Translations and Impact Manager
Ceara is a designer who specialises in the communication of complex topics. Her role on this project includes the design and layout of the website, the development of new resources, and the learning design of the professional development courses. She is also completing a PhD in visual communication design alongside this project.
Knowledge Translations and Impact Manager
Ceara is a designer who specialises in the communication of complex topics. Her role on this project includes the design and layout of the website, the development of new resources, and the learning design of the professional development courses. She is also completing a PhD in visual communication design alongside this project.
Project Officer - Dietetic researcher
Jacqui is a paediatric Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her research interests include optimising nutrition in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and accentuated sensory response to food. Her role in this project was to identify existing resources, conduct consumer panels and help to develop new resources.
Project Officer - Dietetic researcher
Jacqui is a paediatric Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her research interests include optimising nutrition in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and accentuated sensory response to food. Her role in this project was to identify existing resources, conduct consumer panels and help to develop new resources.
Project Officer - Health Behaviour Researcher
Beatrice’s work promotes optimal health in various age groups by targeting everyday behaviours including physical activity, diet and sleep. She has a particular interest in using digital technologies to improve the reach of health promotion programs. Her role on this project was to support all aspects of planning and evaluation.
Project Officer - Health Behaviour Researcher
Beatrice’s work promotes optimal health in various age groups by targeting everyday behaviours including physical activity, diet and sleep. She has a particular interest in using digital technologies to improve the reach of health promotion programs. Her role on this project was to support all aspects of planning and evaluation.
Project officer and Research fellow (Indigenous engagement)
Stella is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and researcher with a special interest in nutrition for children. She has previously lived and worked in the Torres Strait, Central Australia and East Arnhem land as a clinical dietitian and public health nutritionist. She is passionate about providing culturally safe care in nutrition and dietetics.
Project officer and Research fellow (Indigenous engagement)
Stella is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and researcher with a special interest in nutrition for children. She has previously lived and worked in the Torres Strait, Central Australia and East Arnhem land as a clinical dietitian and public health nutritionist. She is passionate about providing culturally safe care in nutrition and dietetics.
Chief Investigator
Helen is an Advanced Accrediting Practising Dietitian whose work aims to improve the nutritional health of all Australians. She was privileged to lead the team who designed and developed the Grow and Go Toolbox.
Chief Investigator
Helen is an Advanced Accrediting Practising Dietitian whose work aims to improve the nutritional health of all Australians. She was privileged to lead the team who designed and developed the Grow and Go Toolbox.
Digital Manager
Phil is the manager of the eLIPSE Software Engineering team responsible for the delivery of the Grow and Go Digital Hub and Digital Resources. Phil works in UQ’s eLearning domain providing expertise in the realisation of innovative new products.
Digital Manager
Phil is the manager of the eLIPSE Software Engineering team responsible for the delivery of the Grow and Go Digital Hub and Digital Resources. Phil works in UQ’s eLearning domain providing expertise in the realisation of innovative new products.
Project Manager
Clare is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her research interests include obesity and chronic disease prevention and management across the lifespan. Her role in this project was to manage the team to achieve the project outcomes.
Project Manager
Clare is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her research interests include obesity and chronic disease prevention and management across the lifespan. Her role in this project was to manage the team to achieve the project outcomes.
Project Officer - Dietetic researcher
Tash is a paediatric clinical and research Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her clinical and research interests include paediatric weight management and nutrition in children with muscle and bone conditions. Her role in the project was to develop the database of resources, develop new resources and conduct consumer panels.
Project Officer - Dietetic researcher
Tash is a paediatric clinical and research Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her clinical and research interests include paediatric weight management and nutrition in children with muscle and bone conditions. Her role in the project was to develop the database of resources, develop new resources and conduct consumer panels.
Knowledge Translations and Impact Manager
Ceara is a designer who specialises in the communication of complex topics. Her role on this project includes the design and layout of the website, the development of new resources, and the learning design of the professional development courses. She is also completing a PhD in visual communication design alongside this project.
Knowledge Translations and Impact Manager
Ceara is a designer who specialises in the communication of complex topics. Her role on this project includes the design and layout of the website, the development of new resources, and the learning design of the professional development courses. She is also completing a PhD in visual communication design alongside this project.
Project Officer - Dietetic researcher
Jacqui is a paediatric Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her research interests include optimising nutrition in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and accentuated sensory response to food. Her role in this project was to identify existing resources, conduct consumer panels and help to develop new resources.
Project Officer - Dietetic researcher
Jacqui is a paediatric Accredited Practising Dietitian and mother. Her research interests include optimising nutrition in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and accentuated sensory response to food. Her role in this project was to identify existing resources, conduct consumer panels and help to develop new resources.
Project Officer - Health Behaviour Researcher
Beatrice’s work promotes optimal health in various age groups by targeting everyday behaviours including physical activity, diet and sleep. She has a particular interest in using digital technologies to improve the reach of health promotion programs. Her role on this project was to support all aspects of planning and evaluation.
Project Officer - Health Behaviour Researcher
Beatrice’s work promotes optimal health in various age groups by targeting everyday behaviours including physical activity, diet and sleep. She has a particular interest in using digital technologies to improve the reach of health promotion programs. Her role on this project was to support all aspects of planning and evaluation.
Project officer and Research fellow (Indigenous engagement)
Stella is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and researcher with a special interest in nutrition for children. She has previously lived and worked in the Torres Strait, Central Australia and East Arnhem land as a clinical dietitian and public health nutritionist. She is passionate about providing culturally safe care in nutrition and dietetics.
Project officer and Research fellow (Indigenous engagement)
Stella is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and researcher with a special interest in nutrition for children. She has previously lived and worked in the Torres Strait, Central Australia and East Arnhem land as a clinical dietitian and public health nutritionist. She is passionate about providing culturally safe care in nutrition and dietetics.
Founder and artist at Marrawuy Journeys
Sarah Richards is the creator of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Artwork found across the Grow and Go Toolbox. A Ngiyampaa woman born on Gadigal land, Sarah is a contemporary artist living on Ngunnawal/ Ngambri country since 2012. Sarah was awarded ACT NAIDOC Artist of the year in 2015. In 2018, Sarah used the knowledge from her commerce degree and CPA qualification to turn her passion from a hobby into a small business and created Marrawuy Journeys. Marrawuy (Mar-ra-way) in her ancestors’ language of the Wongaibon people means red kangaroo and was the totem of one of her ancestors, Richard King. This is one of the reasons she has chosen to go by Marrawuy Journeys but the other is the fact that a kangaroo can’t easily jump backwards. This also resonates strongly with Sarah because no matter what challenge she is thrown, she keeps moving forward. Marrawuy Journeys has a vision of healing as individuals so that we can heal as a country. Having a creative outlet allowed Sarah to undergo a journey of healing
Founder and artist at Marrawuy Journeys
Sarah Richards is the creator of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Artwork found across the Grow and Go Toolbox. A Ngiyampaa woman born on Gadigal land, Sarah is a contemporary artist living on Ngunnawal/ Ngambri country since 2012. Sarah was awarded ACT NAIDOC Artist of the year in 2015. In 2018, Sarah used the knowledge from her commerce degree and CPA qualification to turn her passion from a hobby into a small business and created Marrawuy Journeys. Marrawuy (Mar-ra-way) in her ancestors’ language of the Wongaibon people means red kangaroo and was the totem of one of her ancestors, Richard King. This is one of the reasons she has chosen to go by Marrawuy Journeys but the other is the fact that a kangaroo can’t easily jump backwards. This also resonates strongly with Sarah because no matter what challenge she is thrown, she keeps moving forward. Marrawuy Journeys has a vision of healing as individuals so that we can heal as a country. Having a creative outlet allowed Sarah to undergo a journey of healing
~ Sarah Richards
We would like to thank all steering group participants and their associated organisations involved:
Thank you to all consumer panel participants who volunteered their time to provide feedback on the development of this project. Your feedback was invaluable to the project both on the research side and on the project execution. Thank you for providing guidance on resource development, giving feedback on project design and participating in the co-design process.
Thank you those who participated in the creation of the multi-media aspects of this project. That includes people who participated in the photography, video and audio aspects of this project.
Thank you to all consumer panel participants who volunteered their time to provide feedback on the development of this project. Your feedback was invaluable to the project both on the research side and on the project execution. Thank you for providing guidance on resource development, giving feedback on project design and participating in the co-design process.
Thank you those who participated in the creation of the multi-media aspects of this project. That includes people who participated in the photography, video and audio aspects of this project.