Health Promotion

We care about healthy communities, just like you. Our team can help your service, club, or group make positive and lasting changes that everyone will love.

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Learn more about our team, areas of focus and the support we offer by going to this page.

We team up with sports clubs, schools, and other places to support leaders in creating healthier communities.

We support leaders in creating healthier communities

Explore how we work with leaders, and find resources and opportunities in our key focus areas below.

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Spotlight on the 2025 Health Promotion Awards

Congratulations to our 2025 Health Promotion Award winners:  

• Sports Clubs: Sonya Alexander – Narre Warren Football Netball Club 
  Introduced a healthier club menu and policies, creating a supportive environment for players and spectators.  

• Alternate Leisure: Doug & Diana Baxter – 9Round Pakenham 
  Built an inclusive gym for people of all abilities, partnering with local groups to promote fitness and mental wellbeing.  

• Community: Izabela Blagojevic & Jacki Rogers – Women’s Friendship Cafe 
  Created a multicultural space offering free exercise, healthy snacks and health education for women and children.  

• Early Years: Tarryn Ramsbotham, Bianca Kerrison and Colleen Ower – Bridgewood Integrated Child and Family Centre Team 
  Embedded mental and physical wellbeing into daily practice with activities like yoga, mindfulness and active play.  

• Schools: Jessica Spinucci – Botanic Ridge Primary School 
  Strengthened school health policies and expanded physical activity beyond PE classes.  

• Outside School Hours Care: Sajani Hettigoda – DS Sports St Josephine Bakhita OSHC 
  Improved nutrition and promoted active play, engaging families through healthy recipes and outdoor games.  

• Healthy Eating: Paul Sharp & Glenis Cheyne – Holy Family Catholic Primary School 
  Led a kitchen garden program that connects students through growing and cooking their own produce.  

• Active Living: Colleen Ower – Toun-nun Child and Family Centre 
  Promoted active transport and play, earning recognition for embedding physical activity into daily routines.  

• Reducing Tobacco and Vaping Related Harm: Nicole Chetkett – Keysborough Secondary College 
  Took a proactive approach to vaping harm reduction, offering supportive sessions and policy updates.  

• Inclusion: Radmila Dyson & Cheree Appledore – Officer City Soccer Club 
  Championed inclusion in sport, increasing female participation and creating a welcoming, equitable club culture. 

These winners exemplify leadership, creativity and dedication to building healthier communities. Their work continues to inspire and drive positive change across the region.  To find out more about our winners contribution to health and wellbeing, visit Celebrating our annual Health Promotion Awards 2025. 

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