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HEALING PROGRAM. H ealthy E ating A ctivities and L ifestyles for I ndigenous G roups Jessica Morris Aboriginal Health Promotion Officer MNC LHD Marilyn Dean Aboriginal Health Education Officer MNC LHD. Background of the program. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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HEALING PROGRAM
Healthy Eating Activities and Lifestyles for Indigenous Groups
Jessica MorrisAboriginal Health Promotion OfficerMNC LHD
Marilyn DeanAboriginal Health Education OfficerMNC LHD
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Background of the program
A program developed by the Health Promotion Unit, Population Health, Planning and Performance, Laurel Rogers- Aboriginal Health Promotion officer, Northern Rivers Area Health Service.
Adapted from the QLD Healthy Weight Program
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The Project Aims
• Improve the self-esteem and confidence• Increase physical activity to recommended daily levels•Expand participants knowledge •To close the gap on Aboriginal life expectancy by reducing obesity and chronic disease risk factors.
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Program OutlineAn 8-12 week Program that has 3 components:
1 hour Physical Activity session
1 hour session on healthy lifestyles
Healthy Eating, preparing & sharing lunch
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Long Term Goals
• Improved self esteem and confidence•Some form of physical activity regime•A support link is established outside of the group• Individual and family eating patterns change as a result of the program•Participants access the services
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Future ConsiderationsThe greatest burden by 2020 will
be chronic diseases
Young demographic profile and families
Health risk factors
Social determinants of health