Online Resources
Use your library card to access a range of eResources.
Be inspired by healthy tips, recipes and more from our selected list of eBooks and eMagazines available online.
Health and Wellbeing
The Spring into Health Booklet is filled with ideas and tips on healthy eating and active living to support your health and wellbeing.
Check out these Healthy Lifestyle Fact Sheets for children from Western Sydney Local Health District.
Healthy Games and Activities
Keep your children entertained with these fun, healthy activities!
- Spring into health colouring-in bookmark (PDF)
- Spring into health colouring sheet (PDF)
- Toddler's active alphabet (PDF)
Getting Active
Go4Fun Online is a free 10-week family healthy lifestyle program for NSW primary school-aged children. Your family's health goals, your way.
You can do these Exercise Right Workouts in the comfort of your own home.
Spending time outdoors in nature is great for mental and physical health, and wellbeing. It's also a good way to explore Western Sydney and meet new people in the local community. Find new free or low-cost places to visit with you family.
- Find parks and playgrounds in the local area.
- Find swimming centres in the local area.
- Discover Local walking tracks in Western Sydney
Healthy Eating
Sing along with Isla (video opens in YouTube) and her family as they sit down to eat a healthy dinner.
Visit the Cancer Council NSW Healthy Lunchbox Builder, a one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about packing a healthy lunch box.
Food labels can be tricky. Learn how to read food labels when shopping so you and your family can make healthier choices.
Don't smoke close to the home
Check out the don't smoke close to the home cartoon about protecting your family from second hand smoke in the home.
Parenting information
Having a child is a huge change to your life. There may be challenging times, but help is available.
Western Sydney Local Health District
Child and Family Health Services promote the development, well-being and safety of children.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Taking care of your mind is just as important as eating well and being active. There are many factors that contribute to positive mental health and wellbeing like being active and getting a good night's sleep, less screen time and reduced alcohol consumption.
Find out how to take care of your wellbeing.
NSW Health and the Transcultural Mental Health Centre can provide more support.
Try these guided meditations from the Black Dog Institute:
Take some time out to focus on wellbeing with these self-guided breathing and relaxation exercises from Beyond Blue.
