Norfolk Island Community Heath Promotion Plan 2019-21

The Norfolk Island Community Health Promotion Plan builds on the previous plan covering the period from March 2018 – April 2019. This plan details the activities proposed for the period April 2019 to April 2020. The focus areas will remain the same for the three year period. Each year the activities under each focus area will be refreshed in order to consider new and emerging priorities. A summary of the plan can be found by clicking on the link below. This plan also reports on activities undertaken in the previous 12 months.

Community Health Promotion Plan

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have developed a conceptual framework which effectively explains the determinants of health. This shows that there are many factors which influence an individual’s health and wellbeing.

Check the News section of the website for updates on programs and presentations as they are launched.

Health Awareness Calendar

Healthworks produces a comprehensive health awareness calendar. Click here to access it. We will be featuring some of these awareness days/weeks/months in our health promotion activities.

Health and Wellbeing Expo July 13 2019

The second Health and Wellbeing Expo was held on 13 July 2019 at Rawson Hall. It brought together over 30 local and visiting Exhibitions as well as 5 excellent presentations and several healthy food and juice providers. Below are a selection of photographs from the day.

Link to Health and Wellbeing Expo Facebook page

Staying Healthy, Living Well Program

The Staying Healthy Living Well program will support you to confidently manage your health through health education, one-on-one coaching and monitoring from Feros Care’s experienced registered nurses – all from the comfort of your home.

At the completion of this free, 12-week program you will better understand your own health and the factors that affect it.

For an information flyer please click here.

If you’d like to participate in the Staying Healthy Living Well program please contact your GP.

If you would like to speak with the Norfolk Island Program Coordinator please call Carter Stormann on 22687 or email carter.stormann@hospital.gov.nf

NI Active Kids Program

NI Active Kids is a trial program designed to encourage and support school aged children living on Norfolk Island to be physically active. All children currently enrolled at the Norfolk Island Central School are eligible to apply for a $100 NI Active Kids Voucher. This $100 voucher can be used for their choice of one sport or other activity provided by registered local providers on Norfolk Island within a 12 month period.

For more information please click on the following:

NI Active Kids Information Flyer for parents

NI Active Kids Registration Form