Northern NSW Local Health District (LHD) is encouraging community organisations in Lismore to express their interest in partnering with them to deliver healthy living initiatives as part of the Healthy Living Program.
In a media statement, the LHD say, ‘The Northern NSW Local Health District Healthy Living Program provides guidance and support to help individuals adopt and maintain healthier lifestyle habits and promotes wellness and healthy ageing’.
‘Lismore-based organisations are being invited to complete an online form to share details on initiatives they are providing locally to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the region, that could partner with the Healthy Living Program.
‘Northern NSW Local Health District Acting Director Aboriginal Health, Oral Health, and Health Promotion Cameron Johnson is excited to hear about the community initiatives in Lismore helping people lead healthier lifestyles.
“We would like to find out about existing local projects that support people in Lismore 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 Lismore, including those working in partnership with Aboriginal people.”‘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 community survey will help inform how the District collaborates with organisations and supports existing activities,” Mr Johnson said.
‘The initiative is part of the District’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.
‘Organisations are encouraged to complete the online form by Friday 10 April: https://healthupnorth.info/LismoreCommunityPartnershipsSurvey.
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