Students As Life-Style Activists (SALSA) Program
Sydney West Area Health Service
Abstract
SALSA is a unique peer education program to provide high school students with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. The program aims to improve students' eating and exercise habits by increasing their understanding of healthy choices.
Participation in the program has led to students increasing their knowledge and motivation to make well-informed choices regarding their health as well as enhance their ability to develop a greater sense of well-being.
This project was entered in the 2007 NSW Health Awards, New Risks and Opportunities category.
The full entry document can be downloaded in the formats listed below:
Download the Presentation (
pdf - 725 KB) from the 2007 NSW Health Expo.
Contact
Associate Director - Clinical Governance, Clinical Governance Unit
Sydney West Area Health Service
Phone: 02 9881 7524
