Families living in south west Sydney are being encouraged to start the school year with a healthy dose of fun, with the launch of the 2015 Go4Fun program.
With childhood obesity rates sitting slightly higher than the state average within the South Western Sydney Local Health District, Healthy Children’s Initiative Manager Leah Choi said there’s no better time to encourage families to make healthy habits stick.
“Go4Fun is a healthy lifestyle program offered without charge to kids aged seven to 13 who are above a healthy weight,” Ms Choi said.
“Parents can get involved in the program too – learning about healthy eating and physical activity using fun, up-beat activities and games.
“We’ve seen children come through the programs with improved self-esteem and confidence; newly developed fitness levels and sporting skills; and all-round improved health.”
Ms Choi said a balanced diet also helps children focus and concentrate, helping their learning and mood.
The program provides parents with advice on weight and role modelling, and nutritional information on food serving sizes and label reading, in a supporting environment.
Go4Fun runs after school during the school term at:
Bankstown at Bankstown PCYC, Wednesday 4.30 – 6.30pm;
Revesby at Max Parker Leisure Centre, Tuesday 4.30 – 6.30pm;
Fairfield at Fairfield Leisure Centre, Thursday 4 – 6pm;
Liverpool at Liverpool West Public School, Monday 4.30 – 6.30pm;
Eagle Vale at Eagle Vale Central, Tuesday 5 – 7 pm;
Macquarie Fields at Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre, Thursday 4.30 – 6.30pm;
Camden at Mount Annan Leisure Centre, Saturdays 1 – 3pm;
Moss Vale at Moss Vale Aquatic Centre, Monday 4 – 6 pm.
For more details, visit www.go4fun.com.au or free call 1800 780 900.
