Week

Module

Brief description of key factors addressed

1

Leadership

•  The “Closing the gap” initiative

•  Determining features of good leadership

•  Identifying leaders in the community

2

Chronic Disease

•  Explanation of Chronic Disease

•  Common types of Chronic Diseases

•  Chronic Disease risk factors

3

Physical Activity

•  Benefits of physical activity

•  Identifying types of physical activity

•  Physical activity guidelines

4

Nutrition

•  The five food groups and portion sizes

•  Decreasing sugary drinks

•  Energy Balance

•  Importance of breakfast

•  Healthy meal options

5

Smoking

•  Substances in a cigarette

•  Smoking’s impact on the body

•  Environmental tobacco smoke

•  Benefits of not smoking

6

Harmful Substances

•  Explanation of harmful substances

•  Drug and alcohol effects on the body

•  Risks associated with drinking

•  Support available

7

Health Services

•  Health checks

•  Medicare

•  Registering for “Close the gap” services

•  Local Indigenous health services