2023 Annual Report

what do our graduates say?
Everyone who graduates Active Families completes our post-programme survey. These results show the impact our programme
has in improving eating habits, physical activity levels, sleep routines and reducing screen time.
Active Families graduates are much more active. ALL children who graduated this year now eat the recommended 2+ serves of
fruit and 3+ serves of vegetables (or more) each day. 50% eat breakfast every day, the other 50% eat breakfast on most days of
the week!
active families
Active Families aims to provide whānau with easy ways to incorporate healthy choices
into their daily lives. The programme also raises awareness of things that can impact
children’s wellbeing, such as sleep patterns, movement, and nutrition.
Post COVID disruptions, our Active Families programme returned to in-person
delivery within a school. During the first half of 2023, we led weekly after school
sessions at St Pius X Catholic School in Glen Innes, with students from St Pius,
Pt England, Glen Taylor, Stonefields, Panmure District and Tamaki Primary in
attendance.
Our sessions offer a fun, interactive and supportive environment, where we see whānau
having fun while learning and supporting each other through the sessions. We connect
with external organisations and health experts to provide Active Families opportunities; thank
you to Marist Rugby (rippa rugby), SonSk8 (indoor skateboarding), GI Eagles (basketball), Circability
(community circus), The Y (formerly YMCA) and Young Guns Skate School (outdoor skateboarding) for their involvement this year.
SMOOTHIE TIME
Why do we celebrate success? It builds confidence and motivation
and it just feels good.
Our end of term celebration was an acknowledgement to those
involved in our Active Families programme and to applaud the healthy
lifestyle changes that have been made. We had around 30 people from
St Pius X Catholic School and surrounding schools attend our smoothie
bike session. Thanks to Orchard Gold for providing the smoothie bike.
The day exceeded expectations. We were lucky to have great weather
and it was heartening to see everyone getting involved. There were no
barriers to participate, which meant caregivers, tamariki and siblings
all had a go at cycling to power the blender.
We have found that home visits add immense value to our Active Families service. These consultations give us the opportunity
to personalise our support to best serve the needs of the whānau. We also provide regular follow-up to ensure whānau receive
optimal support and resources to make positive behaviour change.
Much like our adult GRx service, our Active Families programme has continued to evolve throughout the year, resulting in service
enhancements that we look forward to implementing from July 2023.
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kids
“Thank you for giving us the starting point which is what we need to really focus on creating
and getting into a better sleep routine as well as looking at improvements with the types of
food we eat." - Active Families Participant
"Thank you for all your hard work you have put into this. My kids absolutely love
hanging out here every Wednesday. We have enjoyed every single minute being here.
Thank you once again." - Active Families Participant
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