Eric Golding
Active Families Manager
Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights
The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) establishes the rights of consumers, and the obligations and duties of providers to comply with the Code.
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 in either Hillcrest, Henderson or Orewa.
- 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, via your general practice team (doctor or practice nurse), or any other health professional.
Term Two Dates 2021
- West: Tuesday 4th May – Tuesday 6th July
- Coast: Wednesday 5th May – Wednesday 7th July
- North: Tuesday 4th May – Tuesday 6th July AND Thursday 13th May – Thursday 1st July
Locations
- Active Families West: Tuesdays, 5pm – 6pm
West Wave Recreation Centre, Henderson.
- Active Families Coast: Wednesdays, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Orewa Scout Hall, Orewa (Terms 1 & 4)
Orewa Community Centre, Orewa (Terms 2 & 3)
- Active Families North: Tuesdays 4:45pm – 5:45pm and Thursdays, 5:30pm- 6:30pm
Northcote Baptist Church, Hillcrest.
What Our Families Say
“When we started to come along, Jaydn fell in love with the program and really kept the energy up for going along. It’s been a fun way to get our bodies moving and to learn about the right eating” Holz Whanau
“Finding the time and motivation to do something active and fun that both kids enjoy is our huge challenge” MC Family
Helpful Nutrition Links
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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