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Incorporating local health education priorities in HealthLAB: Learnings from very remote Australia.

Sarah C CliffordHeidi Smith-VaughanLouise BrownNiamah WaltersWhitney HoosanNicole Boyd
Published in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2022)
In response to the need for practical support, HealthLAB modified their health education packages to upskill mothers and sports coaches to provide brief health education sessions to local children and young people. SO WHAT?: It is recognised that many health promotion programs focus on individual behaviours without creating supportive environments. While it was out of scope for HealthLAB to address physical environmental factors, by building local capacity and knowledge to deliver health education, the program can contribute to a healthier and supportive social environment.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • health promotion
  • public health
  • mental health
  • quality improvement
  • health information
  • physical activity
  • social media
  • climate change