Positive Body Image- Department of Planning and Community Development
Having a positive body image is essential. A healthy self esteem helps young people to face and overcome many of the challenges of life.
Food Safety Victoria
This site gives some excellent facts about food safety including hygiene, keeping food safe and avoiding food poisoning.
Nutrition Australia
Provides a range of useful and interesting fact sheets such as Tips For Budget Buying, Food Variety, Shopping for Good Health and What Are Bush Foods?
Australian Consumers' Association - Healthy Eating Guidelines
The Australian Consumers Association provides some straightforward, independent advice about food, diet and health. They also have an excellent article answering common questions about nutrition.
Young Gourmet
A resource about food for young people including recipes, information about ingredients and food production facts.
Go for your life
Information and ideas on sport, recreation and activities to suit people of all ages and walks of life with sections for teenagers and young adults.
Better Health Channel
Includes a selection of articles such as Fitness Centres - how to choose one, Aerobic Exercise, Tai Chi, and Walking. Subjects include sports, conditions, weight management and quizzes.
VICFIT Physical Activity Online
This infoline offers step-by-step advice and information on a more active and healthy life through a free call number. You can get free, personalised help over the phone to assess your current activity level and ideas and information about local physical activity resources to visit, join or tap into.
