We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands across which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ continuing connection – both physical and spiritual – to land, sea and sky.

Young people meet Healthy Harold

Through a partnership between COORDINARE and Life Ed NSW, the beloved Healthy Harold preventive health education program expanded its reach – bringing evidence-based health education to more children across the region.

In 2024/25, Healthy Harold visited:

16+ schools and early learning centres.

165 sessions across 12 local government areas.

Engaging over 3,000 local primary school students.

The program covers critical health topics including hygiene, nutrition, physical activity, and making informed choices about vaping, alcohol, and other drugs.

Delivered in an interactive and age-appropriate format, the sessions aim to equip children with the knowledge and confidence to make safer, healthier choices.

Student feedback highlights impact:

82

%

Said they felt excited or happy about the session.

87

%

Said the Life Ed educator made the session interesting.

82

%

Said they learnt something new.

We commissioned this program as we want to ensure every school and community across South Eastern NSW can access the Healthy Harold program, with its focus on the physical, safety and social-emotional wellbeing of children and young people as well as their wider community...

Prudence Buist

CEO, COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN

Students benefit from hands-on learning experiences about the nervous, digestive and respiratory systems, and see firsthand the impact of substances like nicotine, alcohol and drugs on their bodies through augmented reality technology… By engaging students in activities that build critical knowledge and skills for health and wellbeing, we empower them to make positive choices.

Jonathon Peatfield

CEO, Life Ed NSW

Featuring the iconic giraffe mascot, Healthy Harold, the program continues to inspire and educate young minds – laying the foundation for lifelong wellbeing.

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