Support local teams, strengthen community connections
Support organisations play a key role in helping Challenge to Change teams stay strong and make a difference to their health. Whether you're an Aboriginal Medical Service, Local Aboriginal Land Council, sports club, community service or local business, your support helps teams plan, deliver and grow their health programs.
Teams with strong links to local health services are more likely to have the support they need to run regular, sustainable activities — and keep them going for their community long after Challenge to Change ends.
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.
Benefits of supporting a program
Build trust and stronger ties with Mob by walking alongside community and supporting health programs led by them.
Boost your impact and support better health for everyone by helping teams access the resources and services they need.
Whether you're providing access to health services, offering a space to meet or simply printing flyers, your support shows real action for your community.
Even if you don't take part in the Challenge to Change program, you can use this website to plan or tailor health initiatives that suit your community's needs. Our tools and resources can help you support wellbeing and strengthen your own local health programs.
How you can help
Support organisations work hand-in-hand with teams to provide relevant services and resources, making sure everyone can reach their health goals.
You manage the contract with NSW Health, handle invoices, receive the funding and ensure funds are used properly.
Support can range from providing meeting spaces to connecting teams with health services, programs and information that help build lasting wellbeing.
NSW Health programs
There are some great services out there to help the team you're supporting 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.
Hear from other support organisations
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Kirsten MiddletonSupport organisation
The Challenge empowers communities to come together to achieve a healthier lifestyle in a way that is cultural, sustainable and meaningful to them. Seeing the team managers bring their ideas to life to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal people is truly inspirational!
- Western NSW Local Health District
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Sam GrevilleSupport organisation
Having the chance to run the Challenge allows us to offer something different than the typical clinical room and consult. This choice, and location away from health facilities, means the Challenge is successful and brings community together around healthy lifestyle and exercise.
- Broken Hill
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Jason FrenchSupport organisation
This program...is helping all of us build stronger routines, healthier habits and a better lifestyle. Participants are walking away with confidence, motivation, and community.
- Orange
