Go4Fun is a free program for NSW children aged 7 to 13 and their families. Run by trained health and community professionals, it's a fun way to build self-esteem and learn about eating well, staying active and living a healthy life.
Go4Fun takes place during school terms (usually after school), with sessions running once a week for two hours, over a ten-week period. In the first hour, children and adults learn about healthy eating for the whole family. In the second hour, children enjoy game-based activities, while the adults discuss how to work on better health at home.
Go4Fun is a family focused program – a parent or carer must come to every session. If you can't make it, you can ask grandparents, aunts, uncles or adult siblings to stand in.
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Go4Fun is held in sports centres, schools and community centres in a number of council areas in Sydney Local Health District. Visit go4fun.com.au to find a program near you.
Go4Fun Online
Go4Fun Online is a free 10-week healthy lifestyle program designed for primary school-aged children and their families in New South Wales. The program focuses on helping families build healthier habits through fun and engaging activities that can be done together from the comfort of home. Each week, participants complete a 30-minute online session and receive a phone call from a dedicated health coach. Families also have access to a closed Facebook group to connect with others on the same journey.
One of the key benefits of Go4Fun Online is its flexibility. Families can schedule their health coach calls between 9am and 9pm, Monday to Friday, and choose when to complete the weekly sessions, making it easier to fit the program into busy lifestyles. The support from other families via the private Facebook group adds an extra layer of encouragement and connection.
Aboriginal Go4Fun has been culturally adapted for Aboriginal Children and their families. It is run in partnership with Sydney Local Health District and the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence.
Register your child:
Call 1800 780 900 (free call) or SMS message 0409 745 645 for a call back.