GREEN PRESCRIPTION
Active Families is a programme that targets 4 to 12-year olds and their families.
The programme is designed to provide support, guidance, and opportunities to create healthy lifestyles through regular physical activity and healthy eating.
With the support of the Active Families Advisor, your family will set achievable goals to help you and your whānau live healthier lifestyles.
Healthy nutrition advice is part of the programme and there is also the opportunity to meet and make new friends while working towards worthwhile and positive outcomes.
Both the parents and children will work collaboratively alongside the Active Families Advisor to implement changes in their everyday life to become healthier and more active.
How do we make this happen?
The Active Families programme supports children and their family/whānau to improve their health and wellbeing through:
- Education, encouragement, and support.
- Provide opportunities to spend time as a family/whānau trying a variety of fun activities, games and sports.
- Team building activities that raise children’s confidence and self-esteem.
- Nutritional tips and ideas on healthier ways to eat and low-cost meals.
- Community involvement – links to community sports clubs and recreational services.
- Regular updates and entries to local events.
- Both the parents/caregivers and child/ren working collaboratively alongside the Active Families Advisor to implement changes in their everyday life towards a healthier and more active lifestyle.
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