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General Practice Network NT (GPNNT) leads and coordinates a Territory-wide Primary Health Care network with the objective of improving health service delivery and health outcomes in the Northern Territory, Australia

Activate NT

The Activate NT – MBF Healthy Lifestyle Challenge is a nine week program run in Darwin and Palmerston from 12 April to 13 June 2010.  The program aims to encourage and support community members to adopt a healthier approach to life through positive lifestyle change enabling them to become healthier and more active Territorians. The program includes over 20 free physical activity each week, as well as special events, motivation and education sessions and regular health checks to monitor progress.

Evaluation shows that at six months following the 2009 program:

  • 92% of participants that decreased weight, maintained or increased weight loss
  • average physical activity levels for all participants remained above baseline
  • a number of participants reported having quit smoking and reduced their alcohol intake

Last year Activate NT was awarded for excellence by winning three local awards:

  • Heart Foundation Local Government Award
  • Parks and Leisure NT Award
  • Chronic Disease Health Promotion/Program Delivery Award

General Practitioners and health professionals are encouraged to refer their clients, friends and families to join in the challenges.

For further information and to register please contact Lynn Lee, Activate NT Project Officer on 8982 1032 or lynn.lee@gpnnt.org.au or visit www.activate-nt.com.au

General Practice Network NT works in collaboration with Darwin City Council and the City of Palmerston to coordinate Activate NT, with thanks to our platinum sponsor MBF and media partners Territory FM, Darwin and Palmerston Sun newspapers and Channel 9.