Links

A comprehensive list of sites for you to continue reading about healthy eating and keeping active.   

 A list of links to Government health programs regarding healthy eating and physical activity.

Government sites with useful documents such as official standards and guidelines.

There is an abundance of information available on the internet about healthy eating and being active. We have collated a list for you below. When surfing the internet make sure the website you are visiting is reliable before making changes in your family.

Nutrition Australia
Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non profit community based organisation that aims to provide scientifically based nutrition information to encourage all Australians to achieve optimal health through food variety and physical Activity. 

SBS Show: Food Investigators
Food Investigators is a new 13-part television series on SBS that will investigate food; explore the myths, the hidden nasties, and just what is good, or not good, for us in our diet. View episodes online.

The City of Monash website has information about your local area. Find out about upcoming family friendly events or read the community notice board.
 
Greater Monash General Practice Network
GMGPN is a local GP organisation that provides services and a focal point to help GPs and General Practice work better. GMGPN has dedicated program areas that target particular health priorities within the community, including Chronic Disease Management, Mental Health and Population Health

This website has more than 15,000 recipes and cooking ideas. Visit their healthy lunch box page for great ideas and tips on how to pack a healthy lunch.

MarketFresh is the most comprehensive guide to fruits and vegetables including detailed descriptions, tips, recipes, events information and more.
 
Australian dairy industry's website with a ways to include dairy in your diet, facts, resources and frequently asked questions.
 
Active After-School Communities 
The Active After-school Communities program is a national initiative that provides primary school-aged children with access to free, structured physical activity programs in the after-school timeslot of 3.00pm to 5.30pm.
 
Smartplay is a sport safety and injury prevention program. Smartplay aims to reduce the incidence and severity of sport and recreation injuries and carries the slogan 'Warm Up, Drink Up, Gear Up' which represent simple yet important injury prevention practices for all sports participants, coaches and administrators.
 
The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, best known as VicHealth, works in partnership with organisations, communities and individuals to make health a central part of our daily lives.
 
Fresh for Kids a Sydney Market website that promotes a healthy lifestyle in school aged children. The interactive site contains information for parents, teachers and kids.

Making sure your kids are happy and healthy involves the whole family feeling good, so here's everything you need from delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes to expert nutritional advice from Rosemary Stanton, one of Australia's leading nutritionists.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. Visit their Healthy Weight and Wellbeing section, designed to help parents make healthy eating and physical activity a higher priority for families.

Dietitian's Association of Australia
As the largest professional nutrition organisation in Australia, this website provides practical, up-to-date information that you can trust.

Choice 
Choice is Australia's largest consumer organisation. This website allows you to view their latest findings about the quality and nutritional value of food. 
 
The Parents Jury
The Parents Jury is an online netwrok of parents who collectively advocate for the improvement of children's food and physical activity environments in Australia.

Go Grains
The leading independent nutrition advisor in Australia for grain foods in human health. 
 

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