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HPS information
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Australian health Promoting Schools Association Inc. (AHPSA)
www.hlth.qut.edu.au/ph/ahpsa
Website of the Australian HPS Association including HPS info, Association info, newsletters and HPS links. Although a little out of date, provides excellent HPS resources and links.
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VicHealth HPS
www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/hps
The website for the 3-year joint health promoting schools initiative in Victoria. Although the project is now finished, the website remains a valuable resource with HPS info, newsletters and case studies.
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Children's Health Development Foundation
www.chdf.org.au
A highly recommended, comprehensive children's health website for schools and other settings. Follow the 'Healthy Environments' link to some fantastic HPS Case Studies of South Australian schools. Includes the Virtually Healthy newsletter - full of info and initiatives on HPS, physical activity and nutrition.
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South Australian Health Promoting Schools Communication Network
www.sahps.net
SAHPS in an electronic communication network for individuals and organisations interested in HPS in South Australia. Although specific to SA, membership is free to all and can be a good source of ideas for implementation in your own school community. Information on HPS resources and links also provided.
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MindMatters
www.online.curriculum.edu.au/mindmatters
National and state information on MindMatters - a resource and professional development program to support Australian secondary schools in promoting and protecting the social and emotional well-being of members of school communities. Includes curriculum links.
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Active Australia
http://www.activeaustralia.org
Active Australia works to enhance relationships between national, state and local sporting organisations, form stronger partnerships between schools and local sports, and greater involvement of local governments in community sporting activities - ultimately leading to a sustained increase in sport participation.
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Active Australia Schools Network
http://www.activeaustralia.org/school
The Active Australia Schools Network is a national network of schools with a focus on sport. It is representative of schools committed to developing, supporting and promoting sport which is fun, safe, challenging, rewarding, well managed and focused on learning, and linked to the community. Become a member, explore case studies and develop a school plan.
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ACHPER (Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Inc.)
http://www.achper.org.au
Find nationwide information and resources on promoting health and PE, sport, recreation and dance. Resources include the Advocacy Kit developed to assist schools, teachers and parents to lobby for the key learning area of Health and Physical Education.
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Queensland School Curriculum
www.qsa.qld.edu.au
Contains resources and information for pre-compulsory, years 1 to 10, years 11 & 12 teachers, students and parents on education and schooling in Queensland.
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World Health Organisation
www.who.dk
International information on health topics, publications and research tools including a school and youth health area. Of particular interest is the European Network of Health Promoting Schools website at
www.who.dk/eprise/main/WHO
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International Union of Health Promotion and Health Education
www.iuhpe.org
A valuable source of international health promotion and health education publications, current projects, resources and links.
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Wired for Health - UK Healthy Schools Program
www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
Includes health information for teachers and information on the UK National Healthy School Standard - an accreditation program for healthy schools. Includes downloadable documents such as the 'Getting Started Guide for schools' and research results from pilot schools.
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Health information & resources for teachers, health professionals & parents
Headlice Management Website - www.health.qld.gov.au/HeadLice
A new Queensland Health website with information about head lice and its effective management using a whole-of-school approach.
Bullying. No Way! - www.bullyingnoway.com.au
An Australian website with a wealth of information relating to bullying plus stories of MindMatters strategies and activities that have been used in school communities. Useful site for teachers, carers, secondary school students and whole school communities.
Heart Foundation - www.heartfoundation.com.au
Australian Drug Foundation - www.adf.org.au
Nutrition Australia - www.nutritionaustralia.org
Eat well Live well - www.healthyeating.org
Diabetes Australia - www.daq.org.au
Queensland Cancer Fund - www.qldcancer.com.au
Keep Australia Beautiful Council - www.kabq.org.au/qld
includes Comalco Green and Healthy Schools information
Public Health Association of Australia - http://www.pha.org.au
Includes monthly In Touch newsletter, Association info and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information on public health.
Early Childhood Connections - www.ecconnections.com.au
Established by the Centre for Community Child Health (Victoria), this website has many good links to literature on early childhood for both parents and professionals.
Qld Health Youth Site - www.istaysafe.com
Groovy youth health site focusing on sexual and mental health issues. Play Shockwave animated games to get info.
CYFERNet - www.cyfernet.org
Children, Youth and Families Education and Research network - practical research-based information. Very informative covering issues from youth mentoring to positive parenting to practical evaluation to resiliency.
Dept Education Training & Employment South Australia - www.dete.sa.gov.au
Has informative links to 'Schooling', 'Youth' & 'Child care & early learning'.
Commonwealth Dept of Families & Community Services - www.facs.gov.au
Provides service information on its 'Stronger Families & Communities Strategy' which offers funding for community based projects that will support families & communities.
Health info for young people
Reach Out - www.reachout.com.au
An Australian internet site designed to help young people get through tough times. Provides information, assistance and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.
WellTown - www.welltown.gov.uk
UK-based interactive health information for 5-7 year olds.
Galaxy-H - www.galaxy-h.gov.uk
UK-based interactive health information for 7-11 year olds.
LifeBytes - www.lifebytes.gov.uk
UK-based interactive health information for 11-14 year olds.
Mind, Body & Soul - www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
UK-based interactive health information for 14-16 year olds.
Go Ask Alice! - www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/index.html
A health question-and-answer American website. Provides factual, in-depth, straight-forward, and non-judgmental information to assist readers' decision-making about their physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual health - for students.
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