A stronger, healthier you starts here
Whether you're keen to eat better, get moving, improve your mental health or connect with your community, you've come to the right place. Challenge to Change is all about Mob supporting Mob to live well, and this page has all the info to help get you started. Learn about key health areas, access tools and resources, check out other programs and services, and submit your interest to join a local Challenge to Change team. No matter your age or where you're at with your health journey, there's something here for you.
Live well, your way
Health isn't one-size-fits-all. It's about doing what feels right for you and your community. From feeding your body to caring for your spirit, we've got some great tools and resources to help you make strong choices that last.
It's not about diets — it's about making choices that fit with your life and culture. From learning to read food labels to cooking up fresh meals on a budget, healthy eating can bring us together and keep us well.
We've got tools and resources to support you.
Moving helps us feel strong inside and out. Whether it's dancing, walking, gardening or training with your team — every bit counts. It's about feeling good, staying connected and doing what works for you.
Explore tools and resources to help you take the next step.
Looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your body. A yarn with someone you trust, time on Country or taking a break when you need to — these all help keep your spirit strong.
Find practical tools and resources to guide you.
Quitting the smokes or vapes can be tough, but you're not alone. Whether you're ready to take the first step or just want a yarn, there's strong support out there to help you.
Browse tools and resources designed to support your needs.
Register your interest
Use this form to register your interest in supporting a Challenge to Change team. Teams aren't available everywhere, however we’ll get back to you as soon as there is a suitable team in your area.
NSW Health programs
There's great support out there to help you and your Mob stay on track — during Challenge to Change and beyond.
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Go4Fun is a free online healthy lifestyle program that supports Aboriginal families with primary school-aged children to make healthy changes. Parents get access to expert Aboriginal health coaches and families complete fun online activities and games to support small, positive changes around food and being active.
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An online hub that connects older adults with local physical activity and fall prevention programs. It also includes free information and resources to support healthy ageing.
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A free phone and online health coaching service to help you make healthy lifestyle changes. You'll get personalised support to reach your health goals with up to 10 phone calls, and you can choose an Aboriginal health coach. Open to anyone over 16 living in NSW.
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Quitline is a free, confidential and individually tailored service to help you quit smoking or vaping. Aboriginal counsellors are available to provide you with advice, strategies and support you on your quit journey. Call the Quitline on 13 7848 and ask to speak to an Aboriginal counsellor.
Handy resources for participants
Discover tools and resources to help you stay on track, stay motivated and keep moving towards your health goals — whatever they may be.
Healthy eating
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to Healthy Eating
Eat different types of foods from the five food groups every day.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO)
Find your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) on the Aboriginal Health & Medical Council website.
Ask Izzy
A search tool to help you find local support services including emergency food relief, housing, support and counselling, health and wellbeing.
Australian Government Annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This video outlines the free annual health check available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, how it works, and why it’s important.
Choose food safety this summer
Tips on how to keep your food safe this summer.
Find an accredited dietitian near you
Use the search tool to find an accredited practising dietitian to support your health needs.
Flavours of the Coast Koori Cookbook
Contains recipes from the Illawarra and South Coast region of NSW. Includes main meals and desserts using locally sourced produce from the land and the ocean.
Hand washing
Know the importance of good hand hygiene in keeping food safe.
Healthy ageing resources
Learn about staying active, preventing falls and healthy eating at your own pace.
Healthy recipes
Access a variety of recipes that are easy to make, healthy and delicious – recipes for breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner!
Junior Land Care
Offers grant programs and educational resources for children to have an opportunity to contribute to their local environment.
Marang Dhali Eating Well
A healthy eating and cooking program for Aboriginal communities available across the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSW LHD). The WNSW LHD health promotion team train and support Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners and partner organisations to deliver the Marang Dhali program across WNSW LHD.
NSW Bush tucker tours
Find out about bush tucker tours in NSW and how to join an Indigenous guide on a bush food trail.
Shop smart – tips for healthy shopping on a budget
Shopping for ingredients to prepare food at home can make healthy eating easier (and cheaper too!).
SWAP IT, a healthy lunchbox program
SWAP IT is a healthy lunchbox program for primary schools. The program supports parents and carers to swap what is packed in their child’s lunchbox from sometimes foods to everyday foods.
The Koori Cook Off toolkit
Learn how to plan and run a Koori Cook Off program, including setting up, judging, sampling meals, and promoting the program.
Tips for drinking more water
Provides useful tips to drink more water and stay hydrated.
Physical activity
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO)
Yarn with your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO).
Active and Healthy directory
A statewide directory of falls prevention and physical activity programs, including virtual programs, tailored for older adults.
Australian Government Annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This video outlines the free annual health check available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, how it works, and why it’s important.
Australian Register of Active Health Professionals
Use the search tool to find an accredited health professional.
Find a local Parkrun
Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5km and takes place every Saturday morning. Junior parkrun is 2km,it is for 4 to14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning.
Find an accredited athletics coach
Use the search tool to find an accredited athletics coach.
Find an accredited exercise professional
Use the search tool to find an accredited exercise professional.
Healthy ageing resources
Learn about staying active, preventing falls and healthy eating at your own pace.
Heart Foundation walking groups in NSW
Search for a walking group in a specific location or choose from locations across NSW to see one of the walking groups on offer.
Office of Sport: Find a Sport
Use the search tool to find a sport.
Smart and Skilled
If considering completing a Certificate in Fitness, check out ‘Smart and Skilled’, which can provide details about available courses that are free if you meet their requirements.
Step challenge
The 10,000 Steps Program is a free program that supports people to increase their awareness and participation in physical activity by tracking steps, setting goals, and finding ways to be active as a part of their everyday lives.
Traditional Indigenous Games
A selection of games and activities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, suitable for people of all ages, all abilities and backgrounds.
Mental wellbeing
13YARN
A national 24-hour, 7 days a week confidential one-on-one crisis support line for Mob who are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing difficulty coping.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO)
Yarn with your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO).
Aboriginal Mental Health
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare provides information about Aboriginal Mental Health and includes key statistics, data tables and publications.
Active and Healthy directory
A statewide directory of falls prevention and physical activity programs, including virtual programs, tailored for older adults.
Australian Government Annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This video outlines the free annual health check available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, how it works, and why it’s important.
Australian Men’s Shed Association
Discover a place to connect, a community to belong to and mates that make it all worthwhile.
Black Dog Institute
Designed to provide information on lived experiences, First Nation Social and Emotional Wellbeing scholarships, and support services for Mob.
Brother to Brother crisis line
A crisis line that provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons.
Headspace Yarn Safe
Offers online or phone support on a variety of mental and wellbeing services to help you with work, study and family stress and pressure.
Healthy ageing resources
Learn about staying active, preventing falls and healthy eating at your own pace.
IAHA Mentoring Program
Offered by Indigenous Allied Health Australia, it’s a comprehensive and holistic training package to become a mentor.
Indigenous Mentors
Offers Aboriginal mentors to support high school students throughout their academic journey.
Kids helpline
Australia’s only free, confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Land Councils
Contact your local Land Council.
WellMob
Brings together online resources, websites, apps, programs podcasts, videos, helplines, and social media that focus on Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
Yarning Circles: Indigenous Practices
Developed by the UNSW Canberra Community Circle, this resource provides information on considerations, obligations, safety and sharing, and has tools and resources.
Smoking and vaping
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO)
Yarn with your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO).
Aboriginal quit smoking mini series
This mini-series follows two Aboriginal former smokers and professional rugby league players, Owen Craigie and Timana Tahu. They share their own quitting journeys to help encourage others in their community to quit the habit for good.
Australian Government Annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This video outlines the free annual health check available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, how it works, and why it’s important.
Effects of smoking on your body – how cigarettes affect health
Effects of smoking on your body.
Effects of vaping on your body
Effects of vaping on the body
Nicotine replacement Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for nicotine replacement therapy.
Nicotine replacement therapy fact sheet
Information on nicotine replacement therapy.
NSW Quitline
Start your quit journey and discover the new smoke-free you.
Smoking and vaping resources for Aboriginal young people
This page provides information on health harms and reasons to quit, including practical tips for you and your mob.
Tackling Indigenous Smoking
Smoke free resources, including videos, posters and booklets.
The con that kills
Campaign run by Quit.
What happens to your body when you quit smoking? (Female)
A fact sheet showing what happens to the body when someone quits smoking.
What happens to your body when you quit smoking? (Male)
A fact sheet showing what happens to the body when someone quits smoking.