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Healthy Lifestyles

Group health and wellbeing activities and events that make a healthy, active lifestyle easier for the whole community.

Who it's for

Everyone in the community

Approach

Group activities, events and education

Funded by

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network

Contact

Ryan Shibasaki
ryan.shibasaki@torreshealth.com

About the programme

Building healthy habits together

The Healthy Lifestyle program is funded by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN). It expands on existing initiatives delivered by Torres Health Indigenous Corporation and complements corresponding programs.

The program aims to increase community participation in group health and wellbeing activities and events, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. Participants typically report improvements in physical fitness, weight management and mental wellbeing.

Healthy Lifestyle Program event

A whole-person approach

Programme components

Nutrition education

Practical guidance and group activities for healthy eating.

Physical activity

Group activities and events that make staying active social and sustainable.

Mental health & lifestyle support

Lifestyle management and mental wellbeing support across every part of the program.

Meet our team

The team

Ryan Shibasaki

Health Promotion Coordinator

Bio to be supplied by Torres Health.

ryan.shibasaki@torreshealth.com

Get involved

Want to join an activity?

Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll let you know what’s on near you.