For you

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.

• BorrowBox
• ePlatform by Wheelers
• Hoopla Digital 
• indyreads
• OverDrive by Libby
• Health and Wellness

Health and wellbeing 

Discover the range of health information and programs promoted during September in this Spring into Health booklet (or read it online).

Get 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.
• Live Life Get Active offers a range of free on-demand fitness videos you can enjoy at home. Why not try yoga or dance or one of the many types of fun fitness activities?
• 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 parks and playgrounds and swimming centres in your local area.
  • Discover Local walking tracks in Western Sydney
• 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 sugar filled drink to water.
• Cook a healthy meal at home. Try these delicious recipe ideas  

Watch animations about Health Star Rating to learn more about food labels:

• What is the Health Star Rating
• Health Star Rating - reach for the stars
• Changes to the Health Star Rating

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.

Quit smoking 

Join a supportive community for free to help you quit for good!

• Get support to quit smoking and visit Quitline NSW
• Read the online iCanQuit community tips, stories and experiences with quitting and staying quit
• Discover 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 Well being

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.