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Healthy and active children
Benefits of physical activity for children
Children over 5 should be physically active for at least 60 minutes each day. Encourage your child to be active and set them up for a healthy life.
Safe exercise for children
Your child needs to exercise safely, so there are some simple rules to remember. Know how much exercise is right and why warming up is important.
Developing life skills through sports
Sport isn’t just good for children’s bodies. Sport has psychological benefits for children and adolescents, and teaches them important life skills.
A safe sports environment for children
Learn how sporting groups and parents can provide an environment that is safe, supportive and fair for children who play sport.
Hydration tips for children
Children are sometimes at risk of dehydration, especially in hot weather and when exercising. These tips will help keep them safe and healthy.
Healthy eating for children
Encourage healthy eating habits in children by planning meals and shopping for healthy food. Being at a healthy weight helps children enjoy life more.
Children with asthma and exercise
Asthma is not a reason for children to avoid sport. It is usually managed easily and should be included in your child’s asthma action plan.
Dental care for children
Tooth decay is on the rise, so it’s vital to teach your child good oral health habits. Get tips on how to clean your children's teeth well.
Personal hygiene for children
Good personal hygiene can boost your child's self-esteem, as well as keep them healthy. Find tips and links that will help support your children.
Sleep tips for children
Sleep is vital for a child’s growth, learning and development. Find out how much sleep children need, and discover new ways to help them sleep well.
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Active families
Getting healthy as a family is about making small changes together to get the balance right.
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Screen time: checklist for healthy use | Raising Children Network
Screen time can be part of a healthy lifestyle for your children. Just balance screen time with other activities and encourage kids to use quality content.
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School-age screen time: tips for balance | Raising Children Network
Screen time can be part of a healthy lifestyle for school-age kids when balanced with physical play, creative play, reading, socialising and other activities.
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Healthy eating habits for children | Raising Children Network
Healthy eating habits for kids include healthy food and opportunities to eat it. Healthy eating routines and messages can help with overeating or undereating.
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Preschoolers nutrition & fitness | Raising Children Network
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Healthy eating and exercise for parents | Raising Children Network
Keeping healthy and fit is good for you and good for your children. Eat foods from the five food groups and fit physical activity into everyday activities.
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Healthy diet for children - MyDr.com.au
The average child's diet now gets over 40% of kilojoules from junk foods and drinks. Find out how to encourage better food choices.
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Good mental health for children: 3-8 years | Raising Children Network
Your child needs good mental health. You can promote children’s mental health with positive relationships, behaviour support, a healthy lifestyle and more.
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Physical activity: getting kids involved | Raising Children Network
Getting children involved in fun physical activity keeps them healthy and well. It starts with free time to be active and different activities to try.
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Acute Management of Poisoning | Ausmed
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Murray Valley Encephalitis | Ausmed
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