eat smart, play smart - a manual for out of school hours care the heart foundation’s oshc...
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Eat Smart, Play Smart
- A Manual for Out of School Hours Care
The Heart Foundation’s OSHC Nutrition and Physical Activity Project
Ernestine van HerwerdenClaire Flanagan
National Heart Foundation of Australia (Victorian Division)
Project Goal
To increase awareness of healthy eating and physical activity among staff working in Victorian Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) programs; and parents and children using Victorian OSHC programs.
Project Description (1)
• Needs Assessment (n=25)
– esp with programs in rural/regional and socio-economically disadvantaged areas
• Resource development – draft manual– Pilot (n=50) and expert feedback (n>10)– Edit, design and print (n=800)
• Launch and associated media/PR
Project description (2)
• Implementation and dissemination– order forms used to collect baseline data– targeted mail outs
• Evaluation– Baseline (n=426)– Controls (n=70)– Wave 1 follow up (n=294)– Wave 2 follow up (n=215+49)– Qualititative site visits (n=7)
• Professional development and training• Ongoing targeted PR activities
Project Impact
• Uptake by ~700 VIC OSHC programs • High reach
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a) We now offer agreater variety ofphysical activities
b) I've learned newthings about
nutrition for children
c) I’ve learned newthings about
physical activity forchildren
d) We are nowserving more
healthy food choicesthan we were before
e) I knew most ofwhat was in themanual already
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Project Impact
• High reach– 55% voluntary uptake by sector– 700 Victorian OSHC programs – Over 18,000 Victorian children
• High satisfaction• Sustained satisfaction
• Changes in practice as a result of project:– 83% learned new things about nutrition– 71% learned new things about physical activity – 69% offer a greater variety of physical activities – 67% serve healthier food choices
Contextual factors
• Enthusiasm of individuals, stakeholders and sector
• Partnerships and collaboration throughout project period
• Introduction of Quality Assurance
• Launch by Federal Health Minister
• Media priorities
Community engagement
• FACILITATORS:– Large need in under-resourced sector– Identification of mutual benefit opportunities– Introduction of Quality Assurance System – Key stakeholder support and ‘word of mouth’– Media interest (esp targeted local and regional media
and PR)
• BARRIERS:– Working hours – Resources / capacity
Evaluation
• Enhanced understanding of sector specific issues• Tells a ‘good story’• Realignment of project plan / strategies• Assisted with project momentum / staff motivation• Identified project strengths and weaknesses• Helped support funding submissions
Sustainability
• FACILITATORS:– Comprehensive stand
alone resource manual– Library copies– Web based resources– Key stakeholder &
sector involvement throughout
– Quality Assurance– Evaluation findings
• BARRIERS:– Lack of sector
coordination re: training– Resources
Next time
• Realistic budgets and timelines• Increase project officer EFT allocation• Keep it simple• Apply for further funding earlier (if possible)
Contact details
Ernestine van Herwerden / Claire Flanagan
National Heart Foundation of Australia
(Victorian Division)
411 King Street
West Melbourne VIC 3003
Phone (03) 9329 8511
Fax (03) 9321 1574