Newsflash: Smokefree Grounds!!

Playgrounds in the Timaru District are to become smokefree.  Leola Ryder, WAVE Smokefree Advisor for Community and Public Health had asked the council to consider such a move, and this week the Community Development Committee agreed to the proposal.  Daman Odie, Community Development Committee Chairman, said "It's a really good policy, as it sends a message to users and visitors that we do not want them smoking in those areas."

Smokefree/Tobacco Control

Our Smokefree Health Promoter at Community & Public Health aims to improve and protect the health of the population by reducing the harm from tobacco use and exposure to second hand smoke and can assist you with:

• Professional Development for teachers to integrate Smokefree/Auahi Kore across all learning areas
• Working with student health teams/parents to take individual and collective action in Smokefree/Auahi Kore initiatives in the education setting and wider community eg. advocating to councils for Smokefree playgrounds
• Assisting with policy development that involves the whole wider school  community, includes all those entering the education setting and encourages appropriate support for staff and students who smoke

LEOLA RYDER (married name is Smith) JOB ROLE:   Smokefree/SunSmart Health Promotion
BACKGROUND:  Mum to Campbell and Mackenzie A lifetime ago I was a Platoon SGT in the army Diploma of Sport and Recreation Been with C&PH 12 years and still learning
FAVOURITES:  Physical Activity: Watching and playing rugby, going for long walks and on bike rides with my husband and 2 children and anything that involves moving to music!. Food: Avocado and Cottage Cheese sammies, creamed rice, nectarines, apples, bananas (brain food!), oh and roast spuds! Drink: Lime milkshakes and good ol H2O              Saying: “Life is too short, go for it!.”
BEST THING ABOUT THIS JOB: Smokefree is increasingly becoming 'the norm' and seeing people get passionate about living a smokefree lifestyle.
LOOKING FORWARD TO:  Working with schools to show them smokefree is more than 'just a sign on a gate'
CONTACT DETAILS: Phone:  03 687 2610 DD Email:   leola.ryder@cdhb.govt.nz

 

Smokefree / Tobacco Control

Tobacco smoking is the single greatest cause of premature death and disability in New Zealand.  It results in almost 5000 deaths every year, killing more than half of those who use it as intended.  The 2006 / 07 New Zealand Health Survey indicated the current smoking prevalence among people in South Canterbury is 25%.  However rates were significantly higher among Maori and Pacific populations.

It is a requirement by law to have ‘Smokefree at all times' signage at your gates and every external door within ECE'/Schools.  If you need Smokefree signage or are looking for smokefree / auahi kore or quit smoking resources, please contact our Smokefree Health Promoter or our Administrator for assistance on 688-6019 or connect to our website to see what resources are available www.cph.co.nz

 Other websites that could assist you with Smokefree / Auahi Kore within your setting:

• www.smokefreelaw.co.nz
• www.smokefreeschools.org.nz