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Active In‑Betweens

Active In‑Betweens is a healthy lifestyle and resilience program for 9-12-year-olds.

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Active In-Betweens

Active In‑Betweens provides opportunities for children to:

  • Eat and learn about healthy food.
  • Connect positively with peers and supportive adults.
  • Learn about interpersonal behaviours that contribute to good health and positive self-esteem.
  • Engage with positive social and neighbourhood connection opportunities (e.g. youth services, local sporting clubs).

Children are empowered to:

  • Increase their health literacy.
  • Think independently.
  • Increase their self-advocacy.
  • Proactively keep their communities and environments safe.

Weekly, after-school programs are currently available at:

  • Bellambi (Bellza).
  • Bundaleer (Bundy) in Warrawong.
  • Horsley (Horsley Outdoor Krew or HOK).

Active In‑Betweens is a community-based program with strong partnerships and community stakeholders promoting intersectoral collaboration. Current partners include:

“Having fruit and veg, exercising, and not having lots of sugary snacks makes you healthy and strong.”

Ella, Age 9