The Science of Sugar – What’s in our food?
That Sugar Film are launching a new series of educational videos for children (and their parents or teachers). They will also be sending them …
That Sugar Film are launching a new series of educational videos for children (and their parents or teachers). They will also be sending them …
A heatwave is a period of unusual and uncomfortable hot weather that can have an impact on human health, community infrastructure (such as the …
As part of the launch of the City of Greater Dandenong’s Child Friendly City initiative, a book showcasing what local children like to do …
Melbourne mum Belinda is asking parents to lead a push to make sunscreen part of their children’s school routine. Watch her top tips for …
The City of Greater Dandenong is a Child Friendly City which values, respects and celebrates children’s voice. We love to hear what local children …
Healthy catering in the workplace is an important part of helping staff, clients and visitors to be healthy. Workplaces may offer catering for a …
In 2014, The new principal of Wallarano PS, MS gail Doney asked the visual arts teacher Mr Peter Cameron to develop a visual arts …
Dandenong High is tackling Safe Environments and utilizing student engagement to touch on Road Safety and changes in attitude.
In 2015, Yarraman Oaks Primary School (Y.O.P.S.) has implemented new programs and initiatives to ensure our learning community is health. In our video you …
Spring Parks school environment and students are healthier and happier due to one simple change – their timetable.
Simple ways that early childcare and education services can promote healthy eating for young children. For more information visit http://www.heas.healthytogether.vic.g…
Dandenong West Primary School has put together a video showing our Bike Education Program and healthy eating festival this year. Both of these programs …
Springvale Park SDS prides itself on raising awareness and active participation in relation to all health matters. As you can see the students are …
http://www.raisingchildren.net.au This short dental care video shows you how to care for kids’ teeth. It includes advice on encouraging children to drink tap water, …
http://www.raisingchildren.net.au Even young children can help get dinner ready. The parents in this video give their daughters jobs as part of preparing an evening …
http://www.raisingchildren.net.au This short video features parents talking about sometimes foods, healthy eating and children. Parents share strategies for making healthy eating part of everyday …
Victorian State Nutritionist Veronica Graham shares three healthy and delicious lunchbox examples for the kids and provides some great food preparation tips to save …
Victorian State Nutritionist Veronica Graham takes us shopping for the right foods to include in your childs lunchbox. A healthy lunchbox should include a …
The pressure on young girls and boys to be physically perfect is creating an epidemic of children and teenagers with low self esteem and …
Victorian State Nutritionist, Veronica Graham (APA) says to limit your intake of sugar-sweetened drinks, they are not needed and may cause you harm. Find …
With more than half of all Victorians in full time or part time employment, workplaces that support healthy eating can significantly contribute to the …
How would you define mental health? Mental health can be a difficult concept to understand and explain to others. MindMatters provides a clear and concise …
Family Planning Victoria’s SafeLanding model is addressing the barriers that schools face in teaching sexuality education. Visit http://www.fpv.org.au/safelanding for more information or to purchase a SafeLanding …
When thinking about sexual consent, it can be useful to look at it in a different way. Just imagine instead of initiating sex, you’re making …
Getting started with the Healthy Together Achievement Program is easy. In video 1 of this series, Henry talks about the simple steps it takes …
Government policies, health promotion initiatives, food manufacturing and consumer education are all important tools to help make healthy choices the easier choices for people …
Portarlington Primary School came up with a creative way to get their community walking safely to school. Find out how in this short film …
Do you know how much screen time is recommended for children under 2? Find out in this short clip from Mildura Best Start!
It’s important that children and adults to break up long periods of sitting still to keep their body working well. While screen time activities might …
Almost 9 per cent of Australians report drinking alcohol at work, an occupational health, safety and welfare issue. Risky alcohol use can also lead …
Exposure to workplace stressors is widespread and is related to a substantial fraction of common chronic diseases. However this is preventable. VicHealth’s Creating Healthy …
What are the benefits of walking to school? Athol Road Primary School and Keysborough Primary School show us why they think walking to school …
Are you nervous about letting children walk to school? Watch this funny clip about how one parent Hannah overcomes her fears! This clip is a great icebreaker …
Prolonged, unbroken time spent sitting is common in many Australian work places. This extended video has been produced as part of VicHealth’s Creating Healthy …
VicHealth research has found there are four drinking identities – think you can guess what yours might be? You might be surprised. Take the …
The Alice Project was run by Ausdance Victoria and supported by VicHealth’s MOTION program to get Victorians moving through art. The story and characters …
Introducing a new VicHealth resource, Active for Life, brings together Australian and international research to challenge our current thinking and help decision makers identify …
High salt intake is linked to a number of health problems yet many Australians eat almost double the recommended amount. Find out about small …
Health promotion is a rich area of ideas, approaches and research. Want the bite-size serve to begin understanding it? ‘With permission from VicHealth; copyright …
See how Nutrition Australia and the Healthy Eating Advisory Service helped Bloom Early Learning provide healthier foods and drinks for their kids. Nutrition Australia …
Find out what kids think about the healthy food at Heany Park P.S. outside school hours care. For support for your OSHC service, contact …
See how Buckley Park College canteen engaged staff, students and parents to provide healthier food and increase sales! For support to provide healthier foods …
Our document showcases the importance of fresh water for our bodies but also it’s importance for watering our vegetable garden. Healthy eating, especially fresh …
A sunscreen station can help teach children from the age of 3 to apply their own sunscreen, supporting independent SunSmart habits. Use the sunscreen …
Thirty years after he first graced our television screens with his Slip, Slop, Slap message, Sid the Seagull is back with a new song …
Sitting for long periods can be damaging to health. Increasing daily physical activity improves cognition, attention, fine and gross motor skills and overall fitness for …
Let’s Lunch was developed as a transition activity for upper primary students and preschools children to run together. The primary school students plan and …
At Yarraman Oaks Primary school staff recognise how important it is for children to participate it lots of active play throughout the day. In …
Healthy Together Greater Dandenong aims to help us improve our health and wellbeing where we live, learn, work and play. The City of Greater …
This video aims to raise awareness of common mental health issues prevalent in young people. It portrays realistic circumstances young people might face, and …
Schools and early years services in Greater Dandenong are making changes to improve staff health as well as the health of their students! This …
Primary and secondary schools and early childhood services are invited to take part in the Victorian Achievement Program to support efforts in becoming a …
In this video, the City of Greater Dandenong takes you through how to incorporate food, play and fun into your baby’s life.
The City of Greater Dandenong is a Child Friendly City, in which all children are valued, respected and celebrated. – Children are given opportunities …
Yarraman Oaks Primary School run a range of healthy eating activities with their students, families and staff.
What your signage will look like when you reach recognition in the Achievement Program.
A summary of how to work through each step in the Achievement Program cycle.
A summary of how to work through the Coordinate phase in the Achievement Program cycle.
A summary of how to work through the Create phase in the Achievement Program cycle.