Schools and Outside School Hours Care
Our team supports schools and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) in their health and wellbeing journey. Â
We’re here to help. Contact us for more details and to get started.Â
Benefits of getting involved
- Free local health and wellbeing support in your school/OSHC
- Case study opportunities and free promotion to the local community
- Recognition from peak bodies such as the Victorian Government
- Rewards and incentives for your school and OSHC
- Health and wellbeing benefits for your school/OSHC community
Upcoming events
Schools’ Health and Wellbeing Community of Practice
We run a quarterly online Health and Wellbeing Community of Practice for schools in Cardinia Shire, City of Casey and City of Greater Dandenong. All interested school staff, including leadership, wellbeing coordinators and school nurses, are welcome. Â
Our Term 4 session will focus on Cyber Safety.
Date: Tuesday 18 November. Time: 10.00 to 11:15 am. Location: Online. Cost: Free.Â
Join our Schools newsletter list to keep up to date with our future Communities of Practice.
In the spotlight
Physical activity and movement competition winnersÂ
As part of our ‘Make a Move Make a Difference’Â campaign, last month, we invited schools and OSHC services to enter our physical activity competition by sharing how they incorporate physical activity and movement across the day for their students.
We’ve reviewed all the entries and are excited to share the following winners, who we think provided the most creative and innovative examples of getting their students moving.
Schools:
- 1st – Lyndhurst Primary School
- 2nd – Dandenong West Primary School
- 3rd – Botanic Ridge Primary School & Nazareth College (Draw).
OSHC:
Support we offer
- Free webinars/ workshops/ Community of Practice contributing to professional development
- Individual and tailored support for your school/OSHC
- Monthly school/ OSHC health and wellbeing E-newsletter
- Menu assessments
- Policy development
- Resource provision and development.
Health and wellbeing programs
Achievement Program (schools)
We can support your school with the Achievement Program, a state-wide program that supports a whole-of-school approach to make positive changes. The Achievement Program focuses on the following health priority areas:Â
- Healthy Eating and Oral Health
- Physical Activity and Movement
- Sexual Health and Wellbeing
- Safe Environments
- Smoking, Vaping, Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Sun Protection
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Achievement Program also enables schools to take action on climate change by working through the Climate and Health Pathway.
Learn more or register for the Achievement Program for free. You can receive recognition from the Victorian Government for being involved.
Our team supports schools across Cardinia Shire Council, the City of Casey, and the City of Greater Dandenong. The Achievement Program is funded by the Victorian Government and managed by Cancer Council Victoria.
Vic Kids Eat Well (schools and OSHC)
We’re proud to get behind Vic Kids Eat Well, an exciting, free Victoria-wide movement focused on boosting healthy food and drink options in the places kids spend their time, including schools and OSHC. Â
Vic Kids Eat Well is a fresh new approach to making healthy eating easier, by focusing on bite-sized changes and aligning with the Department of Education’s Canteens, Healthy Eating and Other Food Services Policy (schools) and National Quality Standard – Quality Area 2 (OSHC).
It is an opportunity to receive some great rewards for your school, be nominated for the annual Vic Kids Eat Well Awards and generate a real community buzz for healthy eating.Â
Vic Kids Eat Well is supported by the Victorian Government and is delivered by Cancer Council Victoria’s Achievement Program, in partnership with Nutrition Australia’s Healthy Eating Advisory Service. The Health Promotion team supports schools and OSHC services with on-the-ground support every step of the way.
To sign up for free or to learn more about the movement, head to www.vickidseatwell.health.vic.gov.au.Â
Get inspired by these local case studies and blogs
- Cranbourne Carlisle OSHClub has tasty and diverse foods.
- Dandenong Primary School CommunityOSH refreshes menu.
- Dandenong West Primary School makes healthy eating and wellbeing a top priority.
- DS Sports Topirum OSHC completes all 9 small bites in Vic Kids Eat Well.
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School Doveton is a small school with a big heart for wellbeing.
- Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre OSHC is a hub of healthy snacking and learning for little chefs and Vic Kids Eat Well Award winner.
- TeamKids Berwick Fields is a Vic Kids Eat Well OSHC star.
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Resource hubs
Stay in touch
Stay up to date with all the school health and wellbeing information from around the state with our monthly newsletter. Full of free professional development, grants and resources, it is a great way to stay informed.
Contact us
Cardinia Shire and City of Greater Dandenong
Lauren Clementson
lauren.clementson@monashhealth.org
City of Casey and City of Greater Dandenong
Laura Fullard (Ayres)
laura.fullard@monashhealth.org