A free and fun after-school program to help children be more active and eat healthier will return at three locations across the Central Coast next school term.
Go4Fun will run for 10 weeks at The Entrance Community Centre every Wednesday evening from October 16 and at Gosford Olympic Swimming Pool every Thursday evening from October 17.
Aboriginal Go4Fun, a culturally adapted version of the program run by Bungree Aboriginal Association and available to all families, will take place at Lake Haven Recreation Centre every Tuesday evening from October 15.
Go4Fun is a free health and wellbeing program for children aged seven to 13 to enjoy together with their families.
The program was previously open only to families with children above a healthy weight, however, it is now open to any interested families.
Run by trained health and community professionals, the program is a fun way for children to build self-esteem and learn about eating well, staying active and living a healthy life.
Kids take part in group activities and games, receive rewards and prizes, while parents benefit from professional tailored advice to help make positive health changes for the whole family.
Families unable to attend the face-to-face programs can register for Go4Fun Online to view weekly online sessions and receive personalised phone support from a Go4Fun coach at times convenient for them.
Go4Fun is a NSW Health statewide initiative offered on the Central Coast by the Local Health District’s Health Promotion Service.
Health promotion officer Gina Crowe said the program provided a positive environment to support children to be more active, reduce their screen time, eat better and learn to feel good with nutrition
“We’re really excited to be able to offer three face-to-face programs across the Central Coast in Term 4,” Crowe said.
“The program’s eligibility criteria changed recently, which means more families can enjoy the benefits of the program and spend quality time together.”
To register, or for more information, visit go4fun.com.au or call 1800 780 900 or text 0409 745 645 for a call back.