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HealthySchoolsACT retweeted
27 Jul 2025
“YouTube can potentially have harmful impacts on children” The #ABCInsiders panel: Samantha Maiden, Paul Sakkal and Shalailah Medhora discuss whether the government should ban YouTube. #auspol
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Calling all creative kids! Design an eye-catching poster and packaging for our Use It Up Tape – the simple solution that helps families reduce food waste at home. @OzHarvest @OzHarvestACT healthyschoolsact.com.au/new…
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The Southside Initiative has developed a swag of FREE & Practical Directories to better support Canberra families- take a look. healthyschoolsact.com.au/sou…
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Will you be walking to school? healthyschoolsact.com.au/new…
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Today is National Walk Safely To School Day. I hope your school is getting involved. healthyschoolsact.com.au/new…

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HealthySchoolsACT retweeted
Important! 🍿 🌐 teachergoals.com
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HealthySchoolsACT retweeted
This World Asthma Day, we’re asking: Have you passed your toxic dose of oral steroids? More than 1000mg in your lifetime = higher risk of serious side effects. That’s just four courses. 👉 buff.ly/8ne9syO
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HealthySchoolsACT retweeted
It’s #InternationalHarmReductionDay today, where we recognise the importance of proven strategies for reducing alcohol/drug related harms to individuals communities. For tips on how to stay safe when using methamphetamine, visit cracksintheice.org.au/people… #SupportNotPunish
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HealthySchoolsACT retweeted
📰In our latest Health InterACTion, CHN celebrates 10 years of our ACT/SNSW HealthPathways program. In this period, over 670 HealthPathways have being developed, which have supported approximately 6,000 primary health care professionals with condition-based assessment, management and referral information at the point of care. This milestone is a testament to the dedication, collaboration and innovation of the ACT/SNSW HealthPathways team. There’s so much to be proud of! 🔗 For more information on this significant achievement and other important updates, read our newsletter: tr.ee/UqPLrM
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National Walk Safely To School Day is on Friday 16 May. Check out the website for more information and ways your school can get involved. healthyschoolsact.com.au/new…
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National Ride2School Day is on this Friday 21 March. It is Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel and one of the best days on the school calendar. How will you get to school this Friday?
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It's Game On this Term in Kambah. This is a FREE, Fun , Family Friendly Community Event- get involved! #Canberra #GameOn #FAMILIES
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RT @ausgov: Do you know what’s influencing your kids? Learn the hidden trends of disrespect before they lead to violence.
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HealthySchoolsACT retweeted
Does your school have approved Sporting Schools funding for Term 1, 2025? Don't forget to book your program by 5pm (AEDT) this Friday, 21 March with one of our sporting partners. Don't miss out! Book your program now 👇 hub.sportingschools.gov.au
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The Southside Initiative offer FREE Parent Workshops to Canberra Families - you can view them and Registre via the link. PERKS Parent Workshops - Healthy Schools Network ACT
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HealthySchoolsACT retweeted
17 Mar 2025
Here is some practical advice to help you feel confident in your childcare provider — and what to do if something does not seem right. ab.co/429KlV2
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HealthySchoolsACT retweeted
As a fierce proponent right from the start of a mobile phone ban in schools, I’m thrilled to see the positive impact these policies are having. Where are all the strident doomsayers now? Well done @TheCybercop1
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