Working alongside the existing health promotion workforce, new Healthy Kids Advisors will aim to transform food and drink options in the places where children and families gather — from outside-school-hours care to sports clubs, council facilities and more.
Organisations within all Local Government Areas in Victoria have the opportunity to implement INFANT, an evidenced based program that supports families to eat well and be active right from the start of their baby’s life.
High country communities in East Gippsland now have better access to preventative health support, advice and resources through their local Bush Nursing Centre.
Supporting workplaces and community settings to improve ventilation is key for Victorian business recovery and a safe Return-To-Work.
A free evidence-based parenting program, Partners in Parenting (PiP), available online, is designed to improve parenting confidence and help prevent depression and anxiety disorders in teenagers.
Vic Kids Eat Well is an exciting new state-wide initiative boosting healthy food and drink options in the places children spend their time, including schools, out of school hours care, sports clubs, recreation facilities, council operated facilities and more.
Only 5% of Aussie kids are eating the recommended daily serves of veg, however early childhood educators can have a meaningful impact on the eating habits of the children in their care.
During 2020 the need for collaborative partnerships to extend thin resources and take on extra-curricular activities in response to COVID became evident across a range of agencies in the Wimmera and Southern Mallee areas of Victoria.