The City's Health Promotion team works closely with Cockburn Integrated Health, based at the Cockburn Health and Community facility in Success. Together they offer a range of healthy lifestyle programs for families and individuals as part of the Cockburn Healthy Lifestyle Service.
Services offered include:
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Free health assessments for adults and kids at major City events
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Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEALTM) program
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Links to low-cost nutrition programs
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Help with health and lifestyle goals
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Weight loss and management
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Healthy lifestyle changes
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Ongoing monitoring and support.
A physical activity program to encourage young women aged 15-20 years to maintain physical activity, offers sessions in Beach Volleyball, Gym,
Dance and more, and is suited to all fitness and skill levels.
The Health Promotion team has developed and published a Guide to Walks in the City of Cockburn to encourage parents and children to be more
physically active. There are Heart Foundation walking groups available on different days/times across Cockburn.
This consists of a range of healthy eating workshops delivered by health professionals. Learn how to nourish your family on a tight budget with Foodbank's Food Sensations program or learn how to plan meals and pack healthy children's lunch boxes with help from a dietician.
For more information please contact the City's Health Department on 08 9411 3444 or email.
The Health Promotion team offer basic health checks using the Diabetes Australia Risk Assessment Tool at City events and at local Bunnings stores
throughout the year.
Please contact Health Services for further information on 08 9411 3444 or email.