ACTIVE FAMILIES

Active Families

Active Families is a free programme for Southland families and whānau who would like support to build healthy, active lifestyles together. 

Every family is different, so we take the time to understand what works for you. 

There is no "perfect" way to do Active Families. 

We'll work alongside your whānau to help you make small, practical changes that fit your everyday life. 


You don't need to change everything at once. Active Families is here to help your whānau take small steps towards a healthier, happier and more active future, together. 

How can Active Families help?


What happens when a family starts Active Families?


Common questions


What Can Active Families Offer?

We work closely with families to set personalised goals. We can also offer a range of fun activities for your family to engage with along your journey including:

Face to face support - dependent on location

Telephone based support

Group physical activity sessions (for families with children aged 4-12 years) - dependent on location

Practical cooking and healthy eating sessions (for families with children aged 4-12 years) - dependent on location

Personalised advice and helpful ideas/resources.

Does this sound like your family? If you would like more information please feel free to get in contact or to sign your family up click the 'Sign up my family to Active Families Southland' button on the right..

Contact Us

Simply contact Active Southland.

P: 0800 ACTIVE (0800 228 483)  or 03 211 225333

E: active.families@activesouthland.co.nz

Once you've registered for the programme you will learn tips and ideas on family-friendly physical activities and sports, as well as low-cost, nutritious meal ideas! We also welcome interest from families with more than one child fitting the criteria. 

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