About the program
Go4Fun has helped families across NSW make healthy changes since 2009. The free online program supports families with primary school-aged children build confidence to make healthy choices, by making small, practical changes that fit into everyday life.
Through online activities and expert health coaching, the program helps families:
- learn how to prepare healthier meals
- get more active
- reduce time spent on screens
- improve sleep and overall wellbeing.
Better Health Company delivers Go4Fun on behalf of NSW Health.
How Go4Fun works
Go4Fun is an online program, so you can take part anytime, anywhere. Families can chose to sign up for:
- the Better Health App, to access fun online activities, games, videos and resources they can complete together, or
- the Better Health App and coaching for up to 8 confidential calls with an expert health coach for extra guidance.
Health coaches take a whole-family approach, helping you set goals, talk through any questions you have and find practical ways to build healthy changes into everyday life.
Better Health App
Once signed up, you’ll have 6 months of access to:
- Short, interactive learning sessions. Learn about food, movement, sleep, mindfulness and general wellbeing for the whole family, in ways that fit in with your schedule.
- Fun activities and videos. Practical ideas and tips your family can try at home to help make healthy choices every day.
- Fact sheets and recipes. Learn about different healthy choices, plus find simple, affordable ways to eat well and move more.
- Tools for setting and tracking health goals. See how far your family has come and celebrate your wins along the way.
Health coaching
If you choose the combined App and health coaching, you’ll get up to 8 calls with your personal health coach. They will give you trusted tools and information to help make budget-friendly, healthy changes together. Coaching sessions are confidential, tailored to specific family needs and fit into family schedules.
Health coaches are qualified health professionals including dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychologists, and social workers. They support families to set goals, stay motivated and turn healthy ideas into everyday choices.
Go4Fun health coaches take a whole-family approach, helping you set goals, talk through any questions you have and find practical ways to build healthy changes into everyday life.
How to join
Who can join
Any NSW family with a primary school-aged child between the ages of 4.5 and 13 can join with their parent or carer. Siblings of participants may also take part.
Children who are under a healthy weight (below the 5th BMI percentile for their age and gender) may not be eligible. This helps ensure the program is safe and suitable for all participants.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s growth, it’s a good idea to speak with your GP or healthcare provider. They can check how your child is growing and give advice to best support their health and development.
Support for Aboriginal families
Aboriginal families can get non-judgemental and confidential support from expert Aboriginal health coaches who understand family, culture and Community. You can have a yarn with your health coach, who will help you to set goals for your family and work out practical steps to reach them. Your coach can also help make sense of all the different messages about food, being active and keeping well, in a way that feels right for you and fits your budget.
Go4Fun supports whole families to set achievable health goals and try simple activities they can use in everyday life – like cooking together, being active as a family and finding time to connect. These small moments help build confidence, routine and stronger family bonds.
Interpreter and language support
Free and confidential interpreter services are available in more than 250 languages. An interpreter can help you sign up for Go4Fun and they can join your health coaching sessions to interpret.
To ask for an interpreter:
- Call 1800 780 900 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
- Email contact@go4fun.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn how Go4Fun works, what topics are include, and what support is available for your family plus answers to common questions.
Contact us
If you have any questions or need help joining Go4Fun:
- Phone: 1800 780 900 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays)
- Email: contact@go4fun.com.au
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