Northern NSW Local Health District is encouraging community organisations in the Clarence Valley to participate and help deliver healthy living activities for residents as part of the Healthy Living Program.

The Healthy Living Program provides guidance and support to help individuals adopt and maintain healthier lifestyle habits and promotes wellness and healthy ageing.

Acting Director Aboriginal Health, Oral Health and Health Promotion, Cameron Johnson is excited to hear from community organisations based in the Clarence Valley, who are focused on helping people lead healthier lifestyles.

“We would like to find out about existing local projects that support people in the Clarence Valley with healthy eating and physical activity,” Mr Johnson said.

“By working in partnership with locals and locally based community organisations, we can help keep people healthy and well and out of hospitals.

“We are looking forward to learning about the great initiatives based in the Clarence Valley and to consider how NNSWLHD can collaborate with organisations and support existing activities.”

The team is interested in discussing opportunities with community groups across a range of areas, such as physical activity, dance, sport, healthy eating and social interaction activities for young and old.

The initiative is part of NNSWLHD’s Health Promotion strategy, which aims to support healthy lifestyles in the community. Recent initiatives have included healthy eating programs for families, creating fitness activities for older residents such as dance classes and community education about the dangers of vaping. 

Clarence Valley-based organisations are invited to complete an online form to express interest and share what is happening locally for families, adults and older adults.

Organisations are encouraged to complete this form by Sunday, 5 October: http://bit.ly/41tVMX1.

For more information, email NNSWLHD-HealthPromotion@health.nsw.gov.au.