eReading room
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
Discover the range of health information and programs promoted during September in this Spring into Health booklet (or read it online).
View Healthy Lifestyle Fact Sheets for children from Western Sydney Local Health District in the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Dari, English, Hindi, Korean, Nepalese, Mongolian, Persian and Tamil.
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)
Healthy eating
Sing along with Isla (video opens in YouTube) and her family as they sit down to eat a healthy dinner.
Food labels can be tricky. Find out how to read food labels when shopping to help you make healthier choices.
- Label reading guide (PDF)
- Label reading pocket guide (PDF)
Healthy lunchbox
Got a question about packing a healthy lunchbox? We have you covered with the Western Sydney Health's factsheet (PDF) or FAQs (PDF).
Or you can visit the Cancer Council NSW Healthy Lunchbox Builder (opens external webpage), a one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about packing a healthy lunch box.
Smoke free home
Smoke contains dangerous chemicals which are harmful to your health. Move well away from your home to smoke.
- Check out the don't smoke close to the home cartoon (video opens in YouTube) 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.
- Parenting support services (opens external webpage)
- Raising Children Network (opens external webpage)
- Translated parenting resources (opens external webpage)
Western Sydney Local Health District
Child and Family Health Services promote the development, well-being and safety of children.
Check out these Healthy Family snippets for tips on healthy eating and getting active.
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 good 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.
