Health Promotion Western Sydney

25/10/2026

Is your child starting high school next year?

The move to high school is a big change for children and their families. While it can be exciting, it's also common for young people to feel nervous or anxious about what's ahead.

If you're a parent of children in years 5 and 6, join us for this FREE online webinar to learn practical ways to support your child navigate the transition to high school:

Childhood Anxiety and the Transition to High School webinar
When: Thursday 29 Oct
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Details on how to register for the webinar below 👇 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FUsqtDwaR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Parents and carers whose children are in years 5 & 6 are invited to attend our online FREE webinar: Small Steps Transition to High School

When: Thursday 29 Oct
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm AEDT

Starting high school can be a challenge for young people. This webinar will assist parents with strategies to help their child manage their anxiety that may occur in their transition to high school.

Register now: bit.ly/3Thp3Tw

24/10/2026

🥗 Healthy eating doesn't have to be all or nothing.

The Get Healthy Service is a free health coaching service that helps you make lifestyle changes to improve your health.

Whether you're looking for meal ideas, support with healthy food choices or help setting realistic goals, a qualified health coach can provide practical advice tailored to your needs.

Sign up online, ask your health professional for a referral, or call to access free evidence-based health coaching.

Call 1300 806 258
Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm

Learn more 👉 nsw.gov.au/gethealthyservice

22/10/2026

Children’s Week is coming up - a time to celebrate the talents, skills and contributions of children, while promoting every child’s right to learn, play, belong and have their voice heard. It also reminds us of the importance of creating inclusive communities where all children feel safe, valued and respected.

The Children’s Week Council of Australia has a range of free activities and tip sheets for children’s week: https://bit.ly/activitiesandtips2026

How is your preschool or primary school celebrating Children’s Week this year?

22/10/2026

🦘 Can your child hop?

Hopping is an important Fundamental Movement Skill that helps children build balance, coordination, strength and confidence in movement.

Like all movement skills, hopping takes practice. The more opportunities children have to hop, jump and play, the more confident they become.

Try these fun hopping activities at home:
✅ Hop like a kangaroo around the backyard
✅ Hop along a chalk pathway
✅ Hop over small objects or markers
✅ Play follow-the-leader with different hopping challenges
✅ Count how many hops your child can do on one foot

Remember, every child develops at their own pace. Encourage effort, celebrate progress and make movement fun!

Build more hopping and play into your family's day with our FREE family activity tracker, download here 👉
https://bit.ly/Familyactivitytracker

21/10/2026

✨ ICYMI: What happens when health and libraries work together?

Stronger, healthier, more connected communities.

A big shout out to our library partners who are helping make healthy choices and community connections more accessible for everyone.

Blacktown City Libraries
Cumberland City Council Library Service
The Hills Shire Library Service
City of Parramatta Libraries

Take a look 👇

20/10/2026

Building strength and balance can help us stay steady on our feet and reduce the risk of falls as we get older.

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations for older people in Australia. For people with osteoporosis, preventing falls is even more important as a fall is more likely to result in a fracture.

The good news?

Regular strength and balance exercise can help improve stability, support bone and muscle health, and reduce falls risk.

This World Osteoporosis Day (20 October), find an exercise program near you to help build your strength and balance through the Active and Healthy Directory
👉 https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/find-a-program

19/10/2026

📅 One for the diary:

Parents and carers of children starting school in 2027 or 2028 are invited to attend this FREE online webinar: Childhood Anxiety and the Transition to Primary School.

When: Wednesday 28 Oct
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Come along to learn more about:
▪ Why anxiety happens and how it can affect children
▪ Common signs of separation anxiety
▪ Simple, practical ways to help your child build confidence and settle into school.

Details for how to register below 👇

Parents and carers whose children will be starting school in 2027 or 2028, are invited to attend our online FREE webinar: Childhood Anxiety and the Transition to Primary School

When: Wednesday 28 Oct
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm AEDT

Come along to learn more about:
• The cycle of anxiety
• Separation Anxiety
• Strategies to manage anxiety and build confidence for a smooth start to school life.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4vIY8xo

15/10/2026

Sunshine, fresh air and a free outdoor gym? We're in! 🙌🏽

Alyssa and Nicole from our Health Promotion team put some local outdoor exercise equipment to the test and mapped out more spots across Western Sydney for you to try.

👉 Scroll through, find your nearest park and why not give it a go!

If you’ve got a health goal in mind, the Get Healthy Service offers free support to help you get started.

Find out more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-living/gethealthyservice/about

Blacktown City Council
Cumberland City Council
The Hills Shire Council
City of Parramatta
Western Sydney Health
Healthy Eating Active Living NSW

15/10/2026

Are you an educator in an early childhood and care setting looking to build your knowledge and skills in early childhood nutrition?

Explore Small Bites for Big Steps, a series of free, self-paced, on-demand training videos designed to support healthy eating in early childhood services.

Click here to access the training 👉 https://bit.ly/Smallbitesforbigsteps

Developed by Northern Sydney Local Health District

13/10/2026

You've seen the action.
You've heard why our players love coming along.
Now it's your turn to give WalkSoccer a go! 🙌

Whether you're returning to football, trying something completely new, or simply looking for a fun way to get active and meet people - WalkSoccer could be for you.

No experience needed.
No special skills required.
Just come along and have a go!

🎉 YOUR FIRST SESSION IS FREE!
When: Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30am (10am kick-off)
Where: Football Dr, Rooty Hill

Who can join? Residents from Blacktown LGA:
Women aged 40+
Men aged 50+
Adults aged 65+ are especially encouraged to join us

Why not bring a friend along too?
👇 Tag your future teammate!

⚽ Search WalkSoccer in Blacktown on the OpenSports Page: https://opensports.net/wfnsw/tab/events

Or for more information, please call: (02) 9840 3603 or email: [email protected]