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Target Audience - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community


Sports Drinks are Gammin!

A new campaign has been launched using local Aboriginal sporting role models to urge their Victorian Aboriginal community to spread the message that sports drinks are no good for us, they’re gammin! (fake/not real). Drink water instead.

The campaign includes a tool kit that can be used by SSA and RSA programs that have an Indigenous target group focus. These promotional materials will help promote key messages targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members aged 18 – 30.

Media Release: New campaign urges Aboriginal community to go for water instead

Download: Stakeholder Toolkit


Healthy Jarjums make Healthy Food Choices

For those SSA and RSA programs with a younger Indigenous age group focus, the Healthy Jarjums make healthy food choices resources aim to teach primary school aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children about foods that are good for their bodies, so that they may improve their quality of life through better nutrition. The website provides quality information and activities to teach children about healthy food from an Indigenous perspective.

Visit the Queensland Health website


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to Healthy Eating

This family resource is an adapted version of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and promotes key message to eat less sugar, eat less saturated fat and eat less salt. It also provides healthy snack ideas and encourages drinking water and to be active every day.

Download Guide


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