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In early 2009 we finalised a HEHA Plan specifically for Otago. This outlines what we are planning to do to help improve nutrition and increase physical activity in our communities up until 2010. You can read the plan here, along with quarterly updates on progress against our actions.
Otago HEHA Plan Final (459 KB) - Outcomes Tables (June 2009, 77 KB) Healthy Eating Healthy Action is a priority area in the Otago District Health Board 2009/10 District Annual Plan under Long-Term Conditions and Chronic Disease. To see how HEHA fits in, view the 2009/10 DAP.
Promoting HEHA in Otago
We have employed a part-time communications consultant to help us promote all the good work that organisations are doing to push the HEHA key messages. Some key actions (or bright ideas) for promoting HEHA until July 2010 are detailed in our 2009-10 HEHA Communications Plan.
If you would like to see a copy of the Communications Plan please email rosie.gordon@osdhbs.govt.nz
HEHA Newsletter
Our consultant is also responsible for re-establishing a regular HEHA newsletter - you'll notice there hasn't been a newsletter for over a year:
October 2007 December 2007 February 2008 April 2008 June 2008 August 2008
In December 2009 we re-launched the Otago HEHA newsletter - it looks different, and it will now be produced quarterly. Click on the links below to view the newsletter:
December 2009
If you would like to receive this newsletter please contact rosie.gordon@osdhbs.govt.nz, or call (03) 474 7939.
HEHA Community Fund
Do you have an idea for a healthy eating healthy action project in your community? This fund has been established to support the development of projects that are designed to empower local communities to take action to improve their health and well-being through creating environments that promote healthy eating and/or increased physical activity.
What could be funded?
A community orchard
Hands-on healthy cooking classes
Projects or initiatives that are community-led and promote healthy eating and physical activity
Applications for Round 1 have now closed. Information on what has been funded will be made available on this page in February.
Projects Funded
The first round of the HEHA Community Fund was held in December 2009, with just over $42,000 (excl. GST) being allocated to projects. Below is a list of groups and community organisations who received funding:
Age Concern Otago
Anglican Family Care Centre
Ariki Athletics Club
Balclutha Toy Library
Central Otago REAP Inc.
Dunedin Community Care Trust
Dunedin Methodist Mission
Healthy Active Living Oamaru
Malcam Charitable Trust
Otago Pacific People's Health Trust
PACT
Salvation Army Dunedin
Salvation Army Alexandra
Straight Up Trust
Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin Women's Refuge
Transition Valley 273
Waitaki Community Gardens Trust
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