Online Resources
Use your library card to access a range of eResources.
Be inspired by healthy tips, recipes and more from our selected 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.
Getting Active
Want to make healthier changes but need more support?
- The Get Healthy Service offers free phone and online health coaching to help you make lifestyle changes to improve your health. It's easy to join!
- Reclink Connect is free online health and recreation program that features live classes every week.
- 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 your family.
- Find playgrounds in the local area.
- Find swimming centres in the local area.
- Discover Local walking tracks in Western Sydney
- Tips for balancing screen time
- Age is no barrier to getting active. Check out this free NSW Health program Healthy Ageing Online Learning which can help you make small changes to improve your health and wellbeing.
Healthy Eating
Tips for healthy eating – try one and see how you go!
- Start your day with breakfast.
- Carry a water bottle to drink more water.
- Take fruit, nuts and crackers for snacks on the go.
- Switch a sugary drink to water.
- Cook a healthy meal at home. Try these delicious recipe ideas
- Eating well on a budget
- Get tips for saving money on food and groceries
- Watch this short video with 10 tips for affordable healthy eating
- Seasonal fruit and veg are often cheaper - see what’s in season in this spring produce guide
- Try these healthy, delicious and budget friendly recipes
- Find food relief options in your local area - including free meals and food parcels.
Healthy Living
Discover simple ways to eat well, get active and find support to help you and your family feel better, stronger and healthier - Healthy living | NSW Government
Vaping
The Cancer Institute NSW has released a series of every vape is a hit to your health videos.
For more information for young people, parents, carers, teachers, schools and health professionals, the NSW Health Vaping Toolkit includes two new factsheets Nicotine addiction and Vaping Quit Support.
Cancer Institute Pave App supporting young people to quit vaping.
Quit Smoking
Get support to quit smoking and visit Quitline NSW
Check out the online iCanQuit community for tips, stories and experiences with quitting and staying quit.
Check out free quit smoking mobile apps
Did you know that smoking shisha may not only damage your health but also the health of your family?
- Visit the Shisha No Thanks website for more information about the harms of shisha smoking and vaping.
- The community factsheet is available in English or Arabic
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 geeting 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.
