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Our Program
In partnership with schools we deliver an interactive curriculum based program to Preschools, Primary and Secondary schools. Visiting over 710,000 children every year, we help children achieve the learning outcomes of the Australian Curriculum.
Our program is most effective when we work together; Adopting a system-wide approach, our program is most effective when engaging the entire school community; students, teachers and parents. It's an approach designed to impact the health and well being of Australia.
Program goals
- Build AWARENESS of the topic or issue(s) covered
- Encourage REFLECTION on how the topic or issue affects the students
- Share KNOWLEDGE that students need to make informed decisions
- Help students identify and develop response STRATEGIES
- Help students to develop the SKILLS and confidence that they need to apply those strategies on a day to day basis.
Program content
| Holistic | Our approach to health education promotes student's physical, social and emotional health and wellbeing. |
| Knowledge | Empowering children and young people with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to make informed decisions about their health |
| Relevant | We work towards age and stage appropriate outcomes according to the state and territory curriculum frameworks |
| Normative |
Opportunities are created, invariably via a guided discussion, to sensitively challenge stereotypes and misperceptions. |
| Credible | Materials are systematically reviewed and updated when necessary to reflect the latest statistics, guidelines and information. |
Program FAQs
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Who is it for?
Consisting of 16 different modules, our program has been specially designed for preschools, primary schools and secondary schools.
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When is it best delivered?
Definitely not a one-off intervention. Our program is designed to engage students from an early age and to be sequential; delivered year-on-year, building on learnings throughout preschool and primary school into secondary school.
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Who is it delivered by?
Our program is delivered by a team of specially trained educators and classroom teachers who we support with a range of pre and post-visit resources.
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What topics are covered?
Our program covers topics including; drugs and alcohol, personal safety, cybersafety, food and nutrition, physical activity, social and emotional wellbeing and the human body.
By working together with school communities, we are able to identify areas of greatest need and choose program content tailored to each school and stage group.
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Will Healthy Harold be there?
Healthy Harold has been visiting preschools and primary school with us for more than 40 years and there are no signs of him slowing down. He doesn't, however, accompany us into secondary schools though.
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Does the Mobile Learning Centre come to our school or preschool?
Mobile Learning centres are used in most primary schools. Our pop-up classrooms are available for use in primary schools in selected locations. Preschool visits are facilitated in your learning environment.
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How many sessions a day are facilitated?
Depending on the length of the module booked, we suggest 2-4 sessions per day.
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How long does each module take to run?
The preschool and Kindergarten - Year 2 modules run for 60 minutes. The Year 3-6 modules run for 90 minutes.
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Can you provide the educator’s Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) number?
This information will be made available. The scheduled educator will also provide 100 point identity check when they arrive at the school.
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