Eric Golding
Active Families Manager - West
What is Active Families?
Active Families assists whanau that want to make healthier lifestyle changes, improvements or are currently sedentary to become more active, gain nutrition knowledge and become involved in
Active Families aims to improve family’s attitudes toward physical activity through fun physical activity experiences as well as introducing them to healthy food options and teach them to make healthy food choices.
Criteria
- Aged 5 – 12 years
- Geographical boundaries: West Auckland, North Shore, Rodney and Hibiscus Coast
- Available to attend activity sessions:
- Wednesdays, 4.45pm- 5.4
5pm at Northcote Baptist Church, Hillcrest (North) - Tuesdays, 4.30pm- 5.30
pm at West Wave Recreation Centre, Henderson (West)
- Wednesdays, 4.45pm- 5.4
- Currently inactive (less than 5 hours per week)
- Have a stable medical/ mental condition that could benefit from
regular physical activity. - Family is ready to make changes to their lifestyle and consents to being referred
Referrals can be by self-referral (please contact Active Families staff directly), your general practice team (doctor or practice nurse), or any other health professional.
Programme Details
Active Families activity sessions are based at Northcote Baptist Church,67 Eban Avenue, Hillcrest
West Auckland programme has an emphasis on supporting Maori and Pasifika families.
Nutrition
Try this nutrition website and these downloads for families:
- My Family Food
- Heart Foundation Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook – Easy and tasty meal that children can cook!
Alternately health professionals such as GP’s, Pediatricians or Practice Nurses can refer you, just ask your doctor for more information.
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