Magda’s Big National Health Check

National Treasure Magda Szubanski is on a mission to improve our health and wellbeing as a nation. What Magda discovers will shock and excite us – what’s working for us and what can we do better? In Magda’s Big National Health Check Magda takes a deep dive into the state of our health while reflecting on her own. Most of all Magda wants to help drive change, both in our own lives, in our community and as a nation. “This has been an eye-opening experience. I was quite shocked to learn just how unhealthy we are as a nation! And also, to discover some of the unexpected external factors that can determine our health outcomes. But I was also very excited to see how many terrific initiatives are out there in the community, finding innovative and fun ways that we can help one another get healthier together!” said Magda. Over three episodes, Magda embarks on an immersive and personal journey to discover what health looks like in Australia today. She is determined to find the answers she needs about how we can improve our chances of a healthy life in the lucky country. In her inimitable style what she discovers is astounding, meeting everyday Australians and experts who offer real hope for us all to take action! Deeply invested, Magda identifies the biggest risks to our health – and immerses herself in finding the solutions we need. She reveals how we can work as a community towards better health – and challenges government to be part of the solution. Magda’s Big National Health Check empowers us to make our health and wellbeing a shared priority. The series covers the issues and explores simple and bold solutions for a healthier lifestyle for all Australians. Magda’s Big National Health Check is part of ABC’s Your Move national conversation about our key health issues, inviting Australians to make one change for their health. Magda’s Big National Health Check premieres in November – Starts on Tuesday, 1 November, 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview