It’s a big thumbs up for Go4Fun from local mum Sajida Batool and her daughters Eshaal and Rameen, aged 10 and 8.
They are one of more than 13,000 families across NSW who have joined Go4Fun since the program started 11 years ago.
Trained health professionals deliver the Go4Fun program to children aged 7 to 13 who are above a healthy weight – and their families.
“Eshaal and Rameen like playing football, soccer and handball in the backyard,’’ says Mrs Batool.
“We enjoy healthy food choices and we read food labels. We have reduced our sugar and salt intake and we use wholewheat flour.
“I’ve been using the Go4Fun recipes and making healthy muffins. We will have these skills for life.’’
Karen Wardle, the acting health promotion service of the South Western Sydney Local Health District says children attend a session with a parent or carer once a week for Go4Fun.
Together they learn about healthy eating including tools and tips on reading food labels and portion sizes.
“Children enjoy fun games and learn new ways to stay active,’’ says Ms Wardle.
“Parents and children also participate in activities like supermarket visits to help them make healthy food choices when they are shopping.
“Every member of the family benefits from Go4Fun and can use these practical skills for the rest of their lives.’’
The next program begins in Term Four on October 10 in these locations:
• Eagle Vale Leisure Centre, corner of Emerald Drive and Feldspar Rd, Eagle Vale. Mondays 4.30pm-6.30pm. Pool activity.
• Liverpool PCYC, 100 Cartwright Ave, Miller. Saturdays 1pm-3pm.
• Minto PCYC, 95 Minto Rd, Minto. Wednesdays 4.30pm-6.30pm.
• Mount Annan YMCA, 365 Welling Drive, Mount Annan. Saturday 1pm-3pm. Pool activity.
• Prairiewood Youth and Community Centre, 194-222 Restwell Rd, Prairiewood. Tuesdays 4pm-6pm. Includes English and Arabic supported programs.y
• Yagoona Community Centre, Cooper Rd, Yagoona. Thursdays 4pm-6pm.
Aboriginal Go4Fun:
• Liverpool PCYC, 100 Cartwright Ave, Miller. Mondays 4pm-6pm.
• Revesby Unting Church, 219 The River Rd, Revesby. Wednesdays 3.30pm-5.30pm.
• Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation, 187 Riverside Drive, Airds. Tuesdays 4pm-6pm.
To register for Go4Fun or for more information, phone 1800 780 900 or visit www.go4fun.com.au
