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 |