Gardening grants are available for NT schools and community groups to combat poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity.
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Life Education Australia (LEA) is offering 15 Growing Good Gardens Grants each worth $1000.
Children face a challenge in staying healthy with increased access to processed foods and the temptations of screen time and social media.
In 2014-15, 1.2 million Australian children and young people aged 2-17 years were overweight or obese.
To help the community combat health issues such as physical inactivity and poor nutrition, LEA is working with Yates and Healthy Harold – a giraffe who came into school’s to teach healthy habits.
“Getting kids’ hands grubby in the garden is not only a great way for them to be active out in the fresh air, but also teaching where their food comes from and encourage healthy eating,” horticulture consultant to Yates, Angie Thomas said.
Life Education Australia has been partnering with schools across Australia to empower children with the skills and knowledge to make safe and healthy choices, CEO of Life Education Australia, David Ballhausen said.
“The Growing Good Gardens grant extends the Life Education lesson from the classroom to the garden, getting kids active and teaching them the first-hand about benefits of healthy eating," Mr Ballhausen said.
Schools, coaches, community leaders and teachers are encouraged to apply for a grant to create a garden space where kids can learn healthy habits and improve their physical and mental well-being.
To apply for the Growing Good Gardens Grants 2018, complete the application form on behalf of the school or community group on Life Education Australia’s website.
Applications close June 15.