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Koori walkabout is a walking group run by the Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service that meets weekly and has been operational since 2007. The group is registered with the National Heart Foundation walking groups, which entitles new participants to a National Heart Foundation information pack and pedometer. The group walks for 30-45 minutes each week and walk a different route to ensure variety. The walk is followed by a healthy lunch at Tharawal Medical Service.
Participants undergo a thorough health check and medical clearance before commencing the classes.
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Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation
PO Box 290
Campbelltown NSW 2560
Ph: (02) 4628 4837
Fax: (02) 4628 2725
Email: tharawalams@bigpond.com.au
The 10 out of 10 deadly health stories - nutrition and physical activity booklet presents 10 successful nutrition and physical activity programs from NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). Programs ranged from cooking classes (Cooking classes for diabetes program) and teaching of life skills (Healthy lifestyle and weight management program), to community based activities (Fruit and vegetable program and market garden and Building healthy communities project). Despite the diversity in health topics they all shared several features, namely all were developed and tailored to meet needs identified by the Aboriginal communities in which the ACCHSs are located, and all have taken a 'holistic' approach.
The booklet was developed, produced and distributed by the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AHMRC) of NSW and funding was provided by the Australian Department of Health and Ageing.
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