The RACGP Healthy Habits Program was a free digital health initiative developed in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The program concluded in August 2025.

Healthy Habits supported GPs and other primary care clinicians to deliver practical lifestyle change guidance to patients. It translated key RACGP clinical resources, including the Red Book, Green Book, Smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity guide and the Handbook of Non-Drug intervention, into actionable tools that could be used in everyday practice.

The program featured a patient-facing app that encouraged individuals to make small changes to their nutrition, physical activity and sleep health habits to support broader health goals. Clinicians could monitor progress, share educational content and provide encouragement through a dedicated clinician dashboard, supporting a team-based approach to preventive care.

Although the program is no longer active, RACGP remains committed to supporting lifestyle and behaviour change activities within primary care. Other resources are available to help clinicians support patients making positive lifestyle changes:

• Preventive health guidelines – evidence-based resources and preventive activities to reduce lifestyle risk factors.

• Healthcare app recommendations – guidance on discussing other healthcare apps with patients.

• Healthdirect website – patient resources with tips on creating and maintaining healthy habits.

For further information on RACGP's preventive health initiatives, please contact racgp@racgp.org.au.