Tucka-Time
Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, CheckUP in partnership with Centre for Rural and Regional Indigenous Health (previously CQRAICCHO) – is engaging six Queensland schools to deliver a free nutrition and healthy lifestyle program targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
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About the Program
Tucka-Time runs over a 10 week term and aims to improve knowledge and skills around healthy eating, budgeting, shopping, cooking, mental health and wellbeing. Readily incorporated into any curriculum, students participate in cooking classes, tour a local...
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Participating Schools
Six schools are currently participating in the Tucka-Time program, all are geographically located in regional, rural and remote areas of Queensland and have high numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. These include: Vincent State...
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Program Feedback
Feedback received from participating schools to date has been very positive. The Principal of Vincent State School reports that the program has given both students and the school a real boost whilst the class teacher noted an improvement in class...
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For Further Information
For further information, please contact: Mary-Anne Quilter, Business Coordinator – Tucka-Time, CheckUP. Email: maquilter@checkup.org.au Phone: 07 3105 8330
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Tucka-Time Flyer