Kindergarten Orientation Resources

Starting School Resource

Is your child starting school? Find resources to help in this factsheet.

How to pack a Healthy Lunchbox - 13-minute video presentation delivered by a dietitian. Available to send to parents or to play at Kindy Orientation sessions
Frequently asked questions about what to pack in the lunchbox
Healthy lunchbox fact sheet
Healthy snack ideas for the lunchbox. Choose healthier snacks factsheet also available in Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Hindi, Korean, Nepalese, Persian and Tamil
A week of healthy lunchbox ideas - video (produced by HNE LHD)
Packing a healthy lunchbox doesn't have to take a lot of time - video (produced by HNE LHD)
Subscribe here to the 'lets look at lunchboxes' e-newsletter from NNSWLHD with lots of great ideas for making packing lunchboxes easy
Information on Crunch & Sip including 'What to Pack' flyer

Check out the Tiny Trainers Challenges for ideas to get the whole family active together
Get active each day fact sheet, also available in Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Hindi, Korean, Nepalese, Persian and Tamil
The NSW Government is helping kids get active with the Active Kids program. For more information and to apply for Active Kids vouchers, click here.
Tips to help your child develop physical literacy
Short video explaining what physical literacy is and how it can help your child at school

Access healthy lifestyle information in different languages
For free phone coaching to meet your health goals, sign up to the Get Healthy service
Get cooking at home with these healthy recipes

Access the COVID-19 Community Resources website for resources on staying healthy while managing COVID at home

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