Wellness Workshops for Schools

This project employs a ‘train the trainer’ structure in which representatives Primary or Secondary schools, attend a single, 2 day-long workshop in 6 cluster areas of Cairns, Townsville, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Warwick and Gold Coast. The workshop is designed to prepare the representatives, or ‘Wellness Coordinator, to plan and deliver a wellness program within their schools. ‘Wellness Coordinators” will be prepared to educate staff on physical activity participation and healthy eating habits, to assist staff with personal wellness strategies and to develop a whole-of-staff wellness strategy.

The workshops will be delivered by ACHPER QLD facilitator in the 6 cluster areas during Terms 3. Following their workshop, Wellness Coordinators will plan and implement their wellness programs, aiming to have the program fully functioning by Term 1, 2010. The ACHPER QLD facilitator will provide additional support during development and implementation via phone, e-mail and dedicated website information.