Red Dust Role Models | Healthy Living Program

We work collaboratively with communities to co-design school-based programs that strengthen the social, cultural and emotional health and well-being of young people and their families.

Working together with the strengths of local leadership and skilled facilitators, our Healthy Living Program takes an innovative and collaborative approach that contributes to ongoing learning and sharing.

Through consultation and long-term relationships, our program themes reflect local priorities and aspirations, with a focus on social, emotional, cultural and physical well-being.

Programs are tailored to align with school curriculum priorities, learning objectives and local events in formats most appropriate for your school.

Teacher

Areyonga School

"Fun and engaging content delivered by passionate staff, professional, engaging and culturally aware. The sessions were well thought out"

Emma

School Teacher

“The kids engaged really well and more and more kids kept coming to school because Red Dust had people working that had family connections”

Working together to achieve community goals and aspirations

Our approach strengthens trust, voice and choice for young people and families; builds social, cultural and emotional health and wellbeing; and leaves practical tools, skills and relationships that continue long after program delivery. We partner with:

Communities seeking strengths-based, culturally grounded wellbeing—using yarning and shared narrative to shape content, delivery and evaluation.
Elders, Senior Custodians and local leaders who guide cultural authority and safety, and co-facilitate intergenerational learning, language and connection to Country.
Schools, services and community organisations committed to co-design, culturally safe practice and building local capacity.

What this program delivers for community

Co-designed through shared decision-making with Elders, families and school leadership, the program delivers for community:

Culturally safe delivery that strengthens language, culture and connection to Country
Alignment with local priorities, school timetables and community calendars
Increased student engagement and attendance during delivery weeks and beyond
Local employment, mentoring and upskilling opportunities for community facilitators
Curriculum-aligned health promotion embedded in everyday school routines
Resources and activities that schools can continue using after the program
Community showcases and events that celebrate young people’s achievements
Stronger partnerships across schools, health services and local organisations