Indigenous Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition and Physical Activity Page

BAYULU “GOOD TUCKER” PILOT PROGRAM

OUR GOAL

To Improve the nutritional status and health of the people in Bayulu community

Objectives:

1   Improve food access and availability in the Bayulu Community
2   Increase knowledge and skills about nutrition
3   Increase the amount of healthy food eaten by the community
4   Develop a model for other communities

STRATEGIES:

1   Work with the community to make improvements in the store,
     including a store policy
2   Get a retail expert and dietician to work with the store and the community
3   Train local people to work in the store
4   Train the Store Committee to help run the store better
5   Media campaign
6   School and community education programs

This program is a pilot for Bayulu Community, from July 2006 – Dec 2007; If successful, a similar program will be offered in the remote communities of: Wangkatjunka, Yakanarra, others as needed.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM

OUR GOAL

To improve the level of participation in physical activity

Objectives:

1 To increase the number of physical activity options in the Fitzroy Valley by 3

STRATEGIES:

1   Investigate existing venues/activities and establish partners
2   Investigate funding possibilities
3   Establish a community based committee to review and support physical activity
     in the Fitzroy Valley.

This program is currently town based.