Each year Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander students in years 4, 5 and 6 are invited to participate in the Deadly Choices program.
Deadly Choices program officers deliver health education programs at school. All programs and associated activities are free of charge. Deadly Choices programs include:
- Deadly Choices Junior Healthy Lifestyle Program - a health education program aimed at giving participants the knowledge to make healthy lifestyle choices, whilst supporting participants to be positive role models and mentors for their families, peer group and community by leading a healthy lifestyle.
- Deadly Choices Junior Tobacco Education Program - through an animated series, the program aims to educate young people about cultural history, harmful effects of tobacco smoke, and how they can support those around them with their quit journey.
- Deadly Choices Junior Good Quick Tukka Program - an interactive, activity based program to educate and upskill participants in the importance of good nutrition, how to make healthy food choices and support others to do the same.
- Deadly Choices Traditional Indigenous Games Program - aims to build on cultural knowledge and create change through positive messages that focus on how we as individuals and communities can make healthy lifestyle choices.
- Deadly Choices Junior DC FIT Program - a group based exercise program aimed to increase participants physical activity levels and healthy lifestyle knowledge in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
Deadly Choices Consent Form 2023.pdf