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Giving children a healthy start sets them up for life!  Here you will find key information about eating and physical activity for raising healthy Tasmanian kids.

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Healthy Kids Resources

Start Them Right

Health on the Shelf

Start Them Right
- A parent's guide to eating for under 5s

Health on the Shelf

An easy read guide on how and what to feed your child from birth to five years.

A selection of story books for children from Libraries Tasmania about food, culture and living well which you can borrow for free.

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Healthy Kids Partners

Link to the Healthy Tasmania portal

Link to Move Well Eat Well website

Tasmanian School Canteen Association inc. Helping keep Tassie Kids Healthy

Link to the Family Food Patch website

Latest News


  • I Don't want my Child to Eat that 19 May 2018

    Do you struggle with how and what other people feed your child? It is normal for parents to worry about what their child eats. We all want our kids to grow up to feel good about food and their body. We also know being too strict on foods high in sugar and fat is not helpful. It can lead to these foods being more sort after by children. So how do we get the balance right? Read more

  • Take a New Look at Family Mealtime 17 May 2018

    Are you finding mealtimes a struggle? Do you spend more time worrying about what the kids eat than eating your own meal? Here are some tips to reduce the mealtime battle and put a bit of joy back into family meal times. If you don’t have family meals maybe these tips will help get you started. Read more

  • War on Food Waste 01 Jun 2018

    Do you worry about wasting food in your house? Do you stick with the same foods? Do you avoid trying new foods and recipes in case your kids do not like them and the food ends up in the bin? While it is good to be mindful of food waste, it is important that young children have chances to try a variety of foods. This helps them build their eating skills and confidence to be a more adventurous eater. For some children they need the chance to try a new food many times before they eat it. Here are some practical ideas to do this while limiting food waste. Read more

  • Lunchbox Basics 01 Jun 2018

    Do you feel lunchboxes are the worst thing about the school year? Do you feel pressured to pack those Instagram worthy gourmet delights or fear judgment from your child’s teacher or other parents about what you pack for your child?

    Here are the basics on packing a lunchbox for your child. Read more

  • Healthy Toilet Habits 01 Jun 2018

    Did you know healthy bowel habits don’t have to mean being “regular” in babies and children? There is no normal pattern. All babies and children are different. How often and the time of day they pass a poo can vary from day to day. Bowel habits also change over time. As children grow, how much they drink, what they eat and how active they are all play a role. So what can you do to help keep bowel habits healthy? And when might you worry? Read more