The program aims to lower the levels of chronic disease and obesity by working with families to build their knowledge, skills and confidence about healthy eating, physical activity and lifestyle practices.
The Good Start team works with Māori and Pacific Islander families to talk about healthy pregnancies, healthy babies and healthy children. It also works with children in schools to teach them about eating healthy food and being active. In addition, the program provides healthcare professionals with tools to support Māori and Pacific Islander families.
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The Healthy Kids Hub is a free service with a team of health professionals. The team works closely with families to help them find solutions to the challenges of obesity and being overweight. The team uses the strengths of each family to help them create a happy and healthy future.
The Healthy Kids, Healthy Families program is a free community program that empowers families on their journey to a healthy future.
The Good Start Program has co-designed culturally tailored resources for Māori and Pacific Islander families and communities. Their resources are low literacy and provide our families and communities with nutrition information through a cultural lens.
