Health Promotion Western Sydney

09/06/2026

World Environment Day may have been last week, but the link between a healthy environment and healthy communities is something we think about every day.

Our team explains how things like cleaner air, greener neighbourhoods and sustainable transport options can support better health for everyone 👇

08/06/2026

Want to help your child become stronger and more confident?

Run their way to confidence!

Running, jumping, kicking, throwing and catching are key skills for active play and a healthy life.

The good news? Kids best learn these skills through play.

Try these simple ideas with your child at home or at the park:
• Play quick running games like “ready, set, go!”
• Run to easy targets – like a tree or a line on the ground
• Mix it up: slow jogs, fast runs, stop and go
• Make it fun: run like a rocket, animal or superhero
• Join in and cheer them on - confidence grows with encouragement

Just a few minutes of play each day helps children build strength, balance, coordination and a love of being active.

Ready, set, play! 👉 Get inspired and explore kids’ games: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/heal/schools/Pages/llw-at-school.aspx

06/06/2026

🚻 The Great Dunny Hunt 2026 is on! 🧻🗺️

We’re calling on dunny hunters to help uncover hidden toilets and spot those secret loos hiding in plain sight.

Add a public toilet to the National Public Toilet Map and you could go into the draw to win a $1,000 Discovery Holiday Parks voucher.

Knowing where toilets are makes it easier for everyone to get outdoors, enjoy green open spaces, and feel confident going for a walk, exercising, relaxing in parks and exploring their community.

How to enter:
1) Visit the National Public Toilet Map website 👉 https://toiletmap.gov.au/
2) Add a public toilet to the map 🚻

Competition closes 15 June 2026.

An initiative of Continence Health Australia.

06/06/2026

Looking for a warm, crowd‑pleasing meal? 🍛

Curried sausages with mash are a simple, satisfying option that comes together quickly on busy winter nights.

For the full recipe follow or visit www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-living/healthy-eating/healthy-recipes/easy-curried-sausages-mash-potato

05/06/2026

Tomorrow’s architects, designing for healthier living today 🏢🌳

Our Healthy Places team were delighted to be guest reviewers for the Master Studio: Ordinary Luxury at the University of Sydney recently.

It was inspiring to see students’ models and designs drawing on our NSW Premier’s Award-winning Healthy Higher Density Living for Families with Children Guide.

These future architects are embracing approaches that support healthy environments, especially for families with young children.

Read more about The Guide
https://bit.ly/HealthyHigherDensityLivingGuide
🏢

04/06/2026

Celebrate Seniors Week with Blacktown City Libraries this June!

From chair yoga and Zumba to puzzle sessions, legal talks, and social catch-ups, there's something for everyone.
📅 View the full program and get involved: blacktown.nsw.gov.au/seniorsweekbcl2026

Tag someone who would love to join in! 👇

Celebrate Seniors Week at Blacktown City Libraries! We are holding a series of free events for seniors in our community.

03/06/2026

Bring healthy habits to life at your school 🍎

Live Life Well @ School supports primary schools to promote healthy eating, active play and lifelong wellbeing.

Get practical tools, updates and ideas to help your students thrive:
• Fresh classroom-ready resources
• Simple, practical wellbeing tips
• Professional learning and support opportunities

Primary school educators:
Subscribe to the Live Life Well @ School newsletter to stay connected and supported 👉 https://bit.ly/4u7N1hD

02/06/2026

Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean active travel has to slow down!

Walking, riding or scooting to school is a great way for children to stay active, even on chilly mornings.

Here are some simple Winter friendly tips for school children to have a safe and comfortable journey to school:

🧥 Layer up to stay warm
🌦️ Check the weather forecast and pack a raincoat
🚸 Stick to safe, familiar routes
👣 Join a Walking School Bus for extra support and supervision

Parents/carers, why not give it a go and try walking, riding or scooting to school with your kids one day this week?

02/06/2026

For families with children aged 2-5

FREE webinar: Children’s screen use and healthy development: Tuesday 9 June 🖥️

Register now for this insightful 45-minute session with Associate Professor Dylan Cliff (University of Wollongong). He is a leading researcher in children’s health and development, has co-authored more than 140 publications and led major research projects focused on helping children thrive in today’s digital world.

Details below on how to register 👇

FREE - webinar - Children’s Screen Use & Healthy Development.

Join guest presenter Dylan Cliff (University of Wollongong, Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child) as he explores:

😀Practical strategies to support children to grow up happy and healthy in an increasingly digital world
😀The latest evidence on the influence of screen use on children’s physical activity and health
😀International guidelines on children’s screen use

When: Tuesday 9 June 2026
Where: Online webinar
Time: 7:30pm – 8:15pm
Cost: Free
Target audience: Families with children aged 2–10 years

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01/06/2026

On 31 May we celebrated World No To***co Day. There’s no better time to start your quit journey.

Here are some simple ways to get started today:
1. Pick a quit date and make a plan
2. Remove smoking or va**ng triggers from your space
3. Distract yourself with exercise, meditation, or music
4. Use support tools like the Pave app or iCanQuit website:
https://bit.ly/paveapp
https://bit.ly/Iwanttoquit
5. Talk to an NSW Quitline counsellor for support – call 13 78 48