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It’s not too late to be a winner with Active Kids funding
Since the launch of NSW Government Active Kids program back in January 2018, there ha...
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Some programs and resources to help guide you as you navigate your way
Programs + Resources
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Active Travel – Get Healthy @ Work
Forget the car and being dropped at the door. Think about getting some incidental exercise into the day by riding or walking to work or to the bus stop
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Beyond Blue
National Support service for people dealing with anxiety or depression. Strategies and resources for Men and Women of all ages
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Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service
The Get Healthy Coaching Service offers FREE expert advice over the telephone. They offer support with setting goals for healthy eating, active living and weight management.
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LikeMind Penrith
LikeMind Penrith provides support to adults on a range of mental health and wellbeing issues.
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Make Healthy Normal
Make Healthy Normal is a NSW Health initiative to support families with information, ideas and support to create and maintain healthy habits.
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Mental Health Navigation Tool
Interactive website to help you find the right mental health support in Penrith, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury or Lithgow. Follow the prompts and find exactly what you need
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Mental Health Navigation Tool – locator
Locate a Counselling service near you. Services listed by location and specialty.
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National Heart Foundation
Information on the link between anxiety, depression and heart disease
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Nepean Family Obesity Service (NFOS)
The Nepean Family Obesity Service” is a service designed with the whole family in mind. If you have a family member with Obesity, and would like to do something about it, you can talk to the Obesity Service staff or your local doctor about what steps to take.
The Service has specialised staff who can work with children, pregnant women and adults of any age in a friendly atmosphere.
The Nepean Family Obesity Service is a joint initiative of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Sydney University Charles Perkins Centre Nepean and the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network. Contact for the service is Phone 47344533 or Fax 47341920 Monday to Friday.
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Physical Activity and Depression – Heart Foundation
This downloadable resource explains the benefits of exercise on mental health and wellbeing.
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