How we help

Sadly, some children grow up making choices that lead to a life of chronic disease, disability, drug dependency and mental health issues. That’s why the work of Life Ed is so important.

“Education is the most powerful weapon.”

~ Nelson Mandela

At Life Ed, we believe in prevention through education – and it works.

During the last 20 years, the reduction in rates of smoking in Queensland means that there are now 300,000 Queenslanders who have avoided an early death.

Together, we can make a massive difference to keep our children healthy and safe as they make choices for the future.

The Facts.

• 1 in 4 children still live with a daily smoker
• 24% of 15-29 year olds are risky drinkers (36% of young males, 13% of young females)
• 1 in 4 Queensland students will experience bullying during their school years
• Suicide is the leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds
• 1 in 7 children and adolescents have a mental health problem
• one-third of children are either overweight or obese
• 14-18 year olds receive 45% of their daily energy intake from unhealthy foods
• Only 1% of children aged 15-17 years is eating the recommended serves of vegetables

Health and wellbeing education for children is vital, not only to their long-term future, but can make a substantial difference to their ability to learn and interact effectively with teachers, peers and family.

The Life Ed program offers a sequential, age appropriate program that spans from the early years to secondary school, providing schools and teachers with a best practice curriculum aligned program that they can also implement in the classroom, and that parents can support in the home.

Make a difference in the lives of children today.