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These strength based videos aim to motivate and engage CALD women to discuss, think about, and plan beneficial physical activities in their daily lives as one way to reduce their risk of heart disease.

This brochure is one of fourteen full colour brochures covering the essential healthy eating and physical activity topics to support settings, staff and families.

30 Nov 2022... Maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active every day, and enjoying a healthy diet can lower your risk of developing cancer. This factsheet has useful information on how to monitor and maintain healthy body weight.

01 Apr 2022... A water safety campaign featuring resources to help prevent drowning deaths in multicultural communities across Australia. Developed by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia, the “To Keep Our Community Safe When Swimming, Fishing and Boating” water safety resources are in written and audio format.

01 Aug 2019... The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments which support the bladder, uterus (womb) and bowel. It is important that all women exercise their pelvic floor muscles everyday throughout life, to prevent weakness or improve strength.

01 Nov 2022... Being physically active every day lowers the risk of developing cancer. This factsheet explains the connection between physical activity and cancer prevention and has information on how to get started on becoming more physically active.

This brochure is one of fourteen full colour brochures covering the essential healthy eating and physical activity topics to support settings, staff and families.

01 Apr 2013... This brochure is one of fourteen full colour brochures covering the essential healthy eating and physical activity topics for early childhood support settings, staff and families.

One in three people over 65 will fall each year, but falls do not have to be a normal part of getting older. Moving your body, improving your health, and removing hazards are three steps to staying active and alert and preventing slips, trips, and falls. 

30 Jul 2024... This video gives five healthy swimming steps to help keep the pool clean and stop the spread of germs. 

Physical health and mental health are linked, so it makes sense to link physical and mental health care.

A translated NDSS document that highlights the important of exercise for people with diabetes. It covers the benefits of exercise, the types of exercise and amount of time exercising required for the management of diabetes, emphasising the need to keep active.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about sleep, exercise and stress management. How can I help reduce stress? Tips for better sleep Tips for exercising to improve mental health

06 Apr 2022... Poster with water safety information.

This brochure is one of fourteen full colour brochures covering the essential healthy eating and physical activity topics to support early childhood settings, staff and families.

This sheet has been written for people with arthritis to provide general information about exercise. It also includes guidelines as to what types and how much exercise to do and general safety tips. This sheet does not provide individual exercises or specific advice for each type of arthritis.

The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the tailbone at the back, to the pubic bone in front.

01 Apr 2013... Provides practical information and advice on early childhood healthy eating and physical activity to all staff and carers in early childhood settings.

Information about swimming pools, before visiting the pool, what you should wear at the pool, how to keep safe and swimming lessons,

01 Jun 2013... Provides families with practical information and advice to support healthy eating and encourage physical activity in young children.

All NSW mental health services have a responsibility to ensure that the people who use their service receive adequate physical health care. This brochure provides a broad outline of these responsibilities and how they will be met.

Most children really enjoy active play. Parents can use this natural enthusiasm to help improve children's skills and confidence in being active.

01 Mar 2016... Home-based Strength and Balance Exercise Cards for older people to improve strength and balance at home.

01 Mar 2015... This information sheet explains how to use outdoor gym equipment.

01 Apr 2021... Video about water safety and swimming education that is culturally appropriate and accessible.

21 May 2024... This video encourages women to embrace a healthier lifestyle through simple, daily physical activities. It  suggests local spots in Geelong for exercise and leisure, to help women take their first step towards well-being together. 

Families and carers of mental health care consumers are essential members of the care team and can provide vital support to consumers to help them improve their physical health.

01 Jun 2024... Jean Hailes developed translated educational presentations for health professionals, educators, social workers, bicultural workers, community workers and leaders to help deliver health information to women and girls in-language. The resources are for a general audience with limited health literacy in plain language, so they are practical and easy to understand.  This presentation includes information on t he importance of physical activity, physical activity guidelines and recommendations, and tips on how to move more during the day.

Water safety audio information.