Better Health Program – A free healthy lifestyle program for children 6-12 years.
The Better Health Program is a free, 10-week healthy lifestyle program for 6-12 year olds and their parent or carer. The program is free for eligible families in Western Australia thanks to the WA Department of Health and can be done online or in person.
Across the program families learn about healthy eating, reading food labels, battling screen time and building healthy habits through fun and interactive weekly sessions. Families receive support from qualified health professionals throughout the program, along with resources and motivational freebies like free sports equipment!
Group-based: Term 4
Online: Flexible starts – start as soon as you register!
Who is eligible:
- Children aged between 6-12 years, living in Western Australia.
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AND one of the following:
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Classified as ‘above a healthy weight’ based on CDC BMI growth charts (>85th percentile for age and gender) at program commencement as measured for healthy growth check 1.
- OR referred directly by qualified primary care, allied health, or community health professional, requiring healthy lifestyle support and school health nurses.
When: Registrations are open now!
How: To sign up please visit: https://betterhealthprogram.org/ or call 1300 899 736
Download the flyer here:
Active8
If you are a parent or carer of a child in their early years who struggles with healthy eating, physical activity and active play ideas, the Active8 Program can help your family make healthy changes.
You can help your child learn healthy lifestyle habits that can reduce the risk of illness and support them to lead a healthy life.
The WA Department of Health is funding free places on the Active8 Program for children aged 2-5 years and their families throughout WA.
Connect with your own health coach over the phone and other parents in an online environment. The online format provides flexibility for busy parents whilst still supporting families to establish healthy habits for young children.
The evidence-based program is being delivered by health professionals online.
Start the 9-week program as soon as you enrol. For more information or to sign up go to: https://theactive8.org/wa
Term 4 registrations are now open for in person programs.
Locations for our FREE in person programs are:
Better Health Program:
- Cannington – BOUNCE
- Joondalup – BOUNCE
- Osborne Park – BOUNCE
The Active8 Program:
- Healthridge – Spiers Centre (spots limited!)
