In a dynamic collaboration with the GWS Giants, the Prevention Education and Research Unit (PERU) at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) kicked off September by bringing together local high schools for the SALSA Youth Voices Leadership Day.
The Youth Voices component builds on this foundation, equipping students with leadership skills to design and implement their own health initiatives within their schools.
During Leadership Day, students engaged in a range of interactive activities including AFL drills, strategy games, a tour of the Giants’ facilities, and a school map scan. These sessions sparked the creation of school action plans, which students proudly presented at the end of the day. Initiatives included:
- SALSA Search Scavenger Hunt – Blacktown Girls
- Dodgeball Competition – Erskine Park
- Get Fit Friday – Model Farms
- Reducing Screentime Campaign – Rooty Hill
- Student-Led Sports Competition – Rouse Hill
These ideas will be brought to life at the SALSA Youth Voices Action Day on Monday 24 November, where students will showcase their initiatives and share how they’re driving positive change in their school communities.
Register now to attend SALSA Youth Voices Action Day and support the next generation of health leaders.
You can also watch last year’s student success story.