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About WAVEWAVE stands for "Well-being and Vitality in Education". The wording of the name illustrates the link between health and education. WAVE is a framework for intersectoral work aimed at creating and supporting healthier environments for children and young people in South Canterbury. We support, co- ordinate and enhance health promotion activities within education settings, ranging from Early Childhood through to Tertiary providers. WAVE builds on the strengths of the Health Promoting Schools framework and incorporates the "Whole of Setting" approach. The aims of WAVE are to
Meet The WAVE TeamThe WAVE team is diverse with wide ranging areas of expertise. The WAVE Team are able to provide support across the target areas of physical activity, nutrition, alcohol and other drugs, smoke-free, sun protection, oral health, sexual health, mental health and Maori health. The WAVE Team also work along side staff from UC Education Plus, Sport South Canterbury, Canterbury West Coast Sports Trust, Cancer Society, and a wide range of other health support agencies such as Public Health Nurses, Community Dental Services, The Heart Foundation, SC Asthma Society, Diabetes South Canterbury and Epilepsy Assn of NZ and others.
WAVE Partners
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