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Munch & Move is a NSW Health initiative that supports the healthy development of children birth to 5 years by promoting physical activity, healthy eating and reduced small screen time.


Health Events

A range of 'health weeks/days' are run throughout the year by a variety of organisations. These events link to the key Munch & Move messages.

To support services to run activities linked to these special days/weeks, we have a range of associated resources.

Waterdrop

 March

Harmony Day - 15th-21st March

Harmony Week is celebrated in Australia on between 15th - 21st March each year and is a week where all Australians celebrate our cultural diversity. This day focuses on community participation, inclusiveness and respect.

Harmony Week is a great opportunity to enhance your existing program which incorporates multiculturalism by organising some additional activities at your service that celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity whilst also encouraging healthy eating and physical activity.

 

Resources

 

More Information:

www.harmony.gov.au
Hands

 April

Easter

The Munch & Move team have come up with some ideas on how to celebrate Easter and still make sure children are getting their daily serve of fruits and vegetables.

Carrot

 May

Heart Week

The Heart Foundation's National Heart Week is the first full week of May.

There is no better time to start talking about heart health than when our children are young.

Giving children healthy messages from a young age increases the chance of children adopting healthy behaviours and carrying these throughout their life. This is particularly important when they start making their own choices about food and activity.

Resources

More Information:


Walk Safely to School Day

Walk Safely 2 School Day is in May. The annual event encourages children to walk safely to School.

Why not encourage your parents to walk their child to your service on Walk to School Day?

Resources

More Information:

Walk Safely to School Day logo

 August

Dental Health Week

Dental Health Week (in August) links closely to three Munch & Move key messages, including:

  • ‘Eat more fruit and vegetables’
  • ’Choose healthier snacks’
  • ‘Choose water as a drink.’

    • Promoting the importance of these key messages to children from an early age will help reduce the risk of poor dental health or dental decay in the long term.

    More Information:

    Tooth

    Healthy Bones Week

    Healthy Bones Week (in August) raises awareness of the important role calcium-rich foods, such as dairy, have in the development and maintenance of healthy bones and the prevention of osteoporosis later in life.

    This is a good time to review your nutrition policy, menus and the amount and type of dairy you serve, as well as promote healthy bones to families.

    More Information:

    Skeleton

    World Breastfeeding Week​

    World Breastfeeding Week (first week of August) is a great time to consider the important role Early Childhood Education and Care Services play in encouraging and supporting mothers who wish to continue breastfeeding when their babies start child care.

    During this week, consider how you can support breastfeeding mothers at your service.

    More Information:


     August/September​

    Fruit & Veg Month​

    Fruit & Veg Month (August/September) is an opportunity to promote fruits and vegetables within your service, through learning experiences, communication with families, and other games and activities.

    More Information:


    Walk Safely to School Day

    Walk Safely 2 School Day is in May. The annual event encourages children to walk safely to School.

    Why not encourage your parents to walk their child to your service on Walk to School Day?

    Resources

    More Information:

    Walk Safely to School Day logo

     October

    National Nude Food Day​

    Nude Food Day (any day in November) links closely to the Munch & Move key messages, ‘Eat more fruit and vegetables’ and ’Choose healthier snacks’.

    If waste and packaged food is a problem in your service this could be the perfect time to introduce a regular Nude Food Day.

    More Information:


    National Water Week

    National Water Week happens in mid October and is here to remind us that good quality water is essential for life!

    This initiative is designed to help everyone understand and take action to protect and conserve our water resources and habitats.