Families in NSW can access support to build healthy habits together, including tips and assistance for getting active, healthy eating and overall wellbeing by taking part in a free 10-week after-school program for children aged 7–13 and their families (including siblings, parents and carers).

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) Acting Director of Integrated Care and Allied Health Services, Kathryn Watson, said parents and carers can now enrol children in Go4Fun’s Term 3 programs in Lismore and Tweed.  

“The enrolment criteria has been expanded so that more families and family members can attend. We know that community and family support is important to both making and maintaining healthy habits”, Ms Watson said. 

“For many families, the focus is on just getting by on a day-to-day basis, and many don’t have the money or time to invest in healthy lifestyle programs. 

“Go4Fun helps by providing easy tips to make healthy changes and involves parents, carers and children in fun activities to help put these changes into practice.” 

The program includes games, activities, prizes, and a supermarket tour. It also helps families and children to connect with others in their local area. 

“Families love that the program is free and that it helps their child’s wellbeing, including their sleep. It creates a space to connect and build relationships as a family,” Ms Watson said. 

“For families who are not in the Tweed or Lismore areas, or those who can’t attend in person, there is also a Go4Fun online program.” 

Parents and carers can sign up to the program directly, and health professionals and GPs can also refer their patients. 

Places are available for Term 3 in the following locations: 

LISMORE 

Go4Fun 

Wednesdays, 3.30pm-5.30pm, starting Wed 31 July 

Location: Lismore PCYC, Cnr Orion & Dawson Streets, Lismore 

TWEED 

Aboriginal Go4Fun in partnership with WeCare 

Mondays, 4pm-6pm, starting Mon 22 July 

Location: Banora Point Community Centre 

For more information and to register your child, call 1800 780 900, visit www.go4fun.com.au.