Our Programs

Healthy Cities Australia develops and supports programs that promote
healthy eating, well-being, and social connections in communities.

Breathe Better Illawarra

Breathe Better Illawarra is a community-based asthma awareness program that seeks to reduce preventable hospitalisations and improve outcomes for people...

Cook Chill Chat

Cook Chill Chat (CCC) is a novel place-based and trauma-informed cooking program that fosters social cohesion, strengthens community links, and...

The Dinner Table Project

The Dinner Table Project is a 6-week family cooking program where adults and kids cook healthy home-cooked meals and share...

Food Fairness Illawarra

Nearly 2 million households (19%) experienced severe food insecurity in 2023 in Australia. Meanwhile, we waste around 7.6 million tonnes...

Regional Food Donation Project

Food insecurity is an urgent and escalating issue in the Illawarra, mirroring the national crisis. In 2023, nearly 2 million...

Active In-Betweens

Active In-Betweens (AIB) is a free weekly after-school activity where children learn about active living and healthy eating among other...

More than a Cyclist

In 2022, we began a partnership with the UK based More than a Cyclist campaign and join forces to try...

Community Walking Programs

5×5 is a free, non-competitive community walking event for people at all levels of fitness and ability. Walking outdoors in...

Play Illawarra

Play Illawarra is a playground directory for Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven with a ‘What’s On’ calendar to keep up...
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