There are many government programs available for schools to promote healthy lifestyles for students. Read this section to find out about programs that encourage students to increase physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption levels. Each program has support resources available for your school to make implementation easy!
Nutrition program highlights
Crunch&Sip®
Crunch&Sip® is a set classroom break for students to eat fruit (or salad and vegetables) and drink water. The idea is to help kids re-fuel.
Crunch&Sip®
NSW Healthy Schools Canteen Strategy
The NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy encourages students to make healthier food choices.
NSW Healthy Schools Canteen Strategy
Physical activity and nutrition program highlights
Live Life Well @ School
This program aims to develop teachers' knowledge, skills and confidence in teaching nutrition and fundamental movement skills.
Live Life Well @ School
Physical activity program highlights
NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge
The NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge is a state government initiative that aims to engage young people in sport and physical activity.
NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge
Jump Rope for Heart
An initiative of the Heart Foundation, Jump Rope for Heart is a skipping program which teaches children how to keep fit and healthy while having fun.
Jump Rope for Heart