bewell.org.nz : Mend

Nelson Bays Primary Health

Nelson Bays Primary Health
20 New Street, Nelson
PO Box 1776, Nelson 7040
Tel: 03 539 1170
Freephone: 0800 731 317
Fax: 03 539 4958
info@nelsonbayspho.org.nz

Free fun programme for kids to become fitter, healthier and happier

Our first MEND programme finished mid December and results and feedback have been very positive.
From a mother: "We shopped the "MEND" way and I halved my grocery bill and we had heaps of healthy food"

The Next MEND Programme starts on 12 October 2010 and runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 3.30 - 5.30 pm for Term 4.

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For more information:

Marion Van Oeveren, Dietitian and MEND programme manager
Marion.vanoeveren@nelsonbayspho.org.nz
www.bewell.org.nz
Phone 035391170

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition ... Do it!) is dedicated to reducing global overweight and obesity levels.

It helps children and their families improve their health, fitness and the way they feel about their bodies by offering free, healthy living programmes in the local community.

Established in 2004, the MEND programme was originally developed at the world renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the University College London Institute of Child Health. Today it is delivered by local, regional and national partners across the world and has benefitted over 15,000 families. Families who have a child between the age of seven and 13 years, and who are concerned about their child≠s health and fitness can be referred or can self-refer.

There is no cost for families to attend the MEND programme, but we do assess every child to check if they will benefit from the programme. MEND also encourages a family approach, which is why a parent or carer must attend all sessions with the child.