Sport Bay of Plenty has two programmes available to support children and their families to become more active.

     Green Prescription Active Families is available to families in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

     The Family Lifestyle Coach, funded by Health Rotorua PHO is available to families in Rotorua.

Children and their families are supported to become more active and to improve their diet. Families may be referred to these programmes by their GP, Public Health Nurse, or other health professional. Families may also choose to refer themselves to the programme.

Once a referral is received by Sport Bay of Plenty a Family Lifestyle Coach/Active Families Advisor will meet with the family to discuss current activity levels and diet. Together a plan is developed to help children and their family/Whanau become more active and improve their diet.

The Family Lifestyle Coach/Active Family Advisor visits the family on a regular basis, usually at the family home, but sometimes at a park or other venue. It is acknowledged that change takes time and, and small steady changes are encouraged to ensure continued success and the establishment of a healthier lifestyle. Families/whanau may receive support for up to one year.

For more information on this programme contact your General practice or phone Sport Bay of Plenty on 07 348 4125 (Rotorua) or 07 308 8304 (Whakatane)