Solutions that already exists: name of company or Livelighter Campaign Crunch & Sip Gosnells City Council Parks
Gosnells City Council Parks and
provider Reserves What are they providing?- be specific Provide information, facts and A nutrition program In the Huntingdale area there figures on how obesity affects introduced in schools and are six council reserves one’s health designed to develop an All six reserves provide play Provide tips on how to achieve awareness of and an equipment in the form of a healthy lifestyle from food increase in consumption of playgrounds. choice and portion control to healthy fruits, vegetables One reserves also includes how to become more active and water parking, toilet facilities, Resources such as meal plans, The program provides tips change rooms and playing food and drink calculators and on reading food labels and ovals with footy goals in place physical activity calculators what constitutes healthy in season Information is tailored to eating One reserve also proved a individuals and families, basketball area encouraging prevention through developing healthy habits Exercise guides and activities are available for beginners to advanced, including challenges such as ‘Couch to 3k’ Who are their target audience? – eg. age group / Developed in WA the website is Developed in NSW the program All citizens of the Huntingdale area culture / government / school / community group targeted to all Australians and caters has been implemented in many of and surrounds. Facilities are for individuals and families the schools in WA since 2005. available for all ages. Community The program is targeted at school groups must seek permission from aged students the Gosnells City Council to use the facilities Are they free / what do they charge for this Livelighter is a free resource and The program is currently funded There is no charge to use the service or product?- what would it cost to access accessible to all who have access to by Healthway facilities. Citizens wishing to use the this solution? internet Many resources are downloadable change rooms at Sutherlands park and physical copies of resources must inquire with the council. A fee is are able to be ordered for free involved. What gaps do you see in their service or product? Those with disabilities are not catered Crunch & Sip is a great initiative The reserves are well maintained and – who misses out with this service? for. as a stepping stone to great places to visit. The focus is encouraging healthy eating. It mainly on playgrounds suitable for does not involve the whole person, toddlers to aged 8. that is, nutrition and physical Most facilities are adjacent to a small activity field or reserve. Observed in these areas are the very young on the playgrounds or adults involved in walking/running. The tweens and teens are not well catered for. Other insights An excellent resource for families A great way to get parents, All facilities are well maintained and wanting to improve health and fitness students and teachers involved in inviting areas to visit. together but very much needs to be making healthy food choices – instigated by parents or carers each can hold the other accountable