MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do It!) 7 - 13 years | Ballarat Community Health

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do It!) 7 - 13 years

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MEND is a fun, evidence-based, multi-component program that combines physical activity, nutrition education, support and strategies to assist children to become fit and healthy and help them stay that way. mend_program_7-13yrs_flyer

Program Information

Who is it for?

Children aged between 7 to 13 years and their parents or carers. This program is for children who have been identified as above their healthy weight range for their age and height.

What is it about?

MEND is a fun, evidence-based, multi-component program that combines physical activity, nutrition education, support and strategies to assist children to become fit and healthy and help them stay that way.

When and where is it held?

Wednesday, 13 February 2019 - 4:45pm

How much time will it take?

2 x 2-hour sessions per week for 10 weeks

Phone for times and dates.

Who provides it?

MEND- trained worker (Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Health Promotion worker, Allied Health Assistant).

How do I get into the program?

Phone Ballarat Community Health on 5338 4500 to speak to our MEND Coordinator.

Program Cost

Free

Ballarat Community Health will, from time to time, offer free community based Health and welfare programs. The programs are commonly supported through external grants that provide for the general betterment of the community.

Doctors Clinic

The four Doctor's Clinics provide a full range of general practice medical services to patients in Ballarat and the surrounding district.

Workplace Health

Committed to creating healthy workplaces through our BCH health@work program.

Gymnasium

BCH provide two streams of physical activity programs at Lucas: our Community Health Programs and our Community Gym and Group Fitness Programs.

Sexual Health Clinic

The Sexual Health Clinic (SHC) delivers non judgmental, welcoming clinic services to people of all genders and age.
LGBTIQ clients are welcome.

Meeting & Conference Facilities

BCH provide short term & casual meeting & conference facilities at out Lucas site.

NDIS

Ballarat Community Health is a registered provider of the NDIS.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme supports people with disability to achieve their individual goals and to participate in the community and employment.

Ballarat Community Health acknowledges the

Traditional Owners of the land on which we work.

Ballarat Community Health recognises and celebrates the diversity of the community within which we work. We welcome and work with people of all ages and health status, of all ethnicity, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and financial status.