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Nutrition campaigns and programs - where to go for more information

Many organisations are working to improve nutrition and encouarge healthy eating in the Australian community. When combined with physical activity a healthy diet can help reduce overweight, obesity and many chronic diseases. To find out more about some of the different programs running in Western Australia and throughout the rest of the country choose from the links below:

Western Australian Campaigns

  • Crunch&Sip(R) is a set break to eat fruit (or salad vegetables) and drink water in the classroom. Students 're-fuel' with fruit or vegetables during the morning or afternoon - assisting physical and mental performance and concentration in the classroom.  It is a joint initiative of the Cancer Council WA and Diabetes WA and is funded by the WA Department of Health.
  • Draw the Line Campaign aims to prevent unhealthy weight gain among Western Australian adults. It is a joint initiative of the Heart Foundation WA, the Cancer Council WA and Diabetes WA and is funded by the WA Department of Health.
  • FOODcents shows you how healthy eating can save you money. It is a smart way of spending your money on food to balance your diet and your food budget. It is a joint initiative of the Cancer Council WA and Diabetes WA and is funded by the WA Department of Health.
  • Go for 2&5(R)Campaign is a collaborative effort between the WA Department of Health, the Cancer Council WA and Diabetes WA. The campaign aims to increase the fruit and vegetable intake across the State. The organisations work with a range of industry and non-government stakeholders to develop strategies to increase consumption of fruit and vegetables in WA.

  • Parental Guidance Recommended (PGR) aims to promote increased consumption of vegetables, fruits, breads and cereals and increase physical activity of Western Australian children aged 2 - 12 years. PGR is an initiative of the Cancer Council WA, is funded by the Department of Health WA and supported by Diabetes WA.

Western Australian Organisations

  • Western Australian School Canteen Association Inc. (WASCA) assists schools of all education systems as well as community groups to establish and maintain healthy, profitable food services by providing information, advice, resources and training. In partnership with government health and education sectors, non-government health organisations and the business community, WASCA contributes to programs designed to improve the health of Western Australian school-aged children and adolescents.

National Campaigns

  • Measure Up Campaign is part of the Australian Better Health Initiative (ABHI), a national program, supported by the Australian and state and territory governments. It aims to reduce the risk factors for chronic diseases, such as some cancers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, by promoting healthier lifestyle behaviours.

National Organisations, websites and documents

  • Diabetes Australia is a national federated body comprised of state and territory organisations supporting people with diabetes and those professional and research bodies, particularly concerned with the treatment and prevention of diabetes. Its purpose is to help all people affected by diabetes and those at risk and to contribute to the search for a cure.
  • The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Dietary Guidelines for All Australians are based on the best available scientific evidence and provide information for health professionals and the general population about healthy food choices. The use of the guidelines encourages healthy lifestyles that will minimise the risk of the development of diet-related diseases within the Australian population.
  • Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the national Association of the profession, with branches in each State and Territory. As well as supporting its members, DAA advocates for better food and improved health in order to reduce chronic disease in the Australian population.
  • Food Standards Australia New Zealand is a bi-national Government agency with the responsibility to develop and administer the ‘Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code' which lists requirements for foods such as additives, food safety, labelling and genetically modified (GM) foods.
  • Healthy Weight Website is an initiative of the Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing. It provides information and advice on healthy body weight, healthy eating and physical activity.
  • National Heart Foundation aims to save lives and improve health through funding cardiovascular research, providing guidelines for health professionals, informing the public and assisting people with cardiovascular disease.
  • Nutrition Australia is an independent, member organisation that aims to promote the health and well-being of all Australians.
  • The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating developed by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing is a food guide for Australia which reflects the multicultural nature of the population and which is relevant for all sectors to use as a nutrition education and information tool.
  • The Parents Jury is an online network of parents, grandparents and guardians, who are interested in improving the food and physical activity environments of Australian children. It provides a forum for parents to voice their views and to collectively advocate for the improvement of children's food and physical activity environments.