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:

• Barnardos
• Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre
• Calderwood Valley Seedling Fund
• Careways
• Dapto Leagues Club
• Health Promotion Unit (ISLHD)
• Illawarra Shoalhaven Social Investments (ISSIT)
• South32

Active In-Betweens Resources:

Active At Home Activity – Frisbee!
Active At Home Activity – Hoola Hoop!
Active At Home Activity – Hacky Sack!
Active At Home Activity – Bounce Ball!