Healthy you, healthy Mob

Find free programs, tools and information to support you to get healthy and stay healthy – for you and for your Mob.

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Staying healthy in body, mind and spirit

Ready to live a healthier life? Small changes – like eating well and moving more while connecting with Mob – can keep you feeling healthier for longer.

It's not about dieting, it's about making choices that fit with your life and culture. Looking after yourself and your body, helps keep your family, community and culture strong too.

I want to eat healthier
I want to get more active
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Nourish your body with healthy eating

What we put into our bodies and what we feed our family impacts our health and theirs.

Cooking and eating together helps connect family and community, and share knowledge and culture. Check out some of our resources and tips below.

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Healthy recipes

Want to help the kids and grannies grow up deadly? Find simple, healthy recipes for meals, snacks and lunchboxes.

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Tips for getting started

Want to eat a bit healthier? Explore our tips for getting started with healthy eating.

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Healthy eating on a budget

Want to eat healthier without the price tag? Check out our tricks for saving money and time.

Connect with community and Country by getting more active

You know your kids or grannies are going to want to kick a ball with you. Being active each day helps you and your Mob stay strong and healthy inside and out.

Whether it's dancing, walking, gardening or training with your team – every bit counts. It's about feeling good, staying connected and doing what works for you.

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Tips for getting started

Exercise can be easier when you do it with Mob. Explore our tips for getting started with physical activity.

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How much to aim for

We need different amounts, levels and types of physical activity to stay healthy. Learn more about the Australian physical activity guidelines.

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Healthy mind healthy body

Taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing is just as important as looking after your body. Learn more about physical activity and mental health.

Programs for Mob

Taking control of your health and wellbeing can be easier when you do it together. From team-based health challenges to one-on-one health coaching, we have programs to help you reach your goals.

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Knockout Health Challenge

A free community-led health program that provides space for Aboriginal people to take control of their health and wellbeing.

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Get Healthy Service

A free phone and online health coaching service to help you make healthy lifestyle changes. Includes up to 10 phone calls and you can choose an Aboriginal health coach.

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Go4Fun Online

Aboriginal support workers and qualified health coaches support Mob during this free 10-week program. NSW families with primary school-aged children can learn about building a healthy lifestyle together.

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Active and Healthy directory for older adults

Find exercise programs near you, plus free information and resources to support healthy ageing.



More Aboriginal health and wellbeing services

Wellmob
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Your room
Information about reducing the harms caused by alcohol and drugs to support yourself or someone you know.

Quitline for Aboriginal people
A free service to help you quit smoking or vaping. Speak to an Aboriginal counsellor for culturally safe yarns and information about quitting.

Oral health information for Aboriginal people
Information and support for health teeth at every age.

Aboriginal health
Information about Aboriginal health reforms and initiatives through NSW Health.

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)
Find a community health service near you.

13YARN
A national 24-hour, 7 days a week confidential one-on-one crisis support line for Mob who are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing difficulty coping.

Take Blaktion
Sexual health information and support.


Contact and follow Healthy Eating Active Living

Got a question or want to stay connected?

Email:  MOH-HealthyLiving@health.nsw.gov.au

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