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Library Health Month – September 2022 In partnership with the Library Services of Blacktown, Cumberland, Parramatta and The Hills, for its sixth year, Library Health Month (LHM) took place in 25 Libraries across our district. LHM aims to raise awareness of key health messages and free NSW Health programs. The initiative featured: • online and in-person health talks and activities, including Bilingual Community Educator programs in languages other than English • online promotion including a library health web-portal, hosting a range of health resources; animated videos, social media and newsletter articles • on site promotions including infotainment and other in-library displays. “It’s a fantastic use of library facilities to reach various community groups. Thankyou! The presentation was very helpful and encouraging.”

Sydney Thunder Cricket team representatives at Wentworth Point Library.

25 health talks held.

– Senior at Dural Library.

Healthy Ageing facilitator, Fran Hodgson, leading some strength and balance exercises at Dural Library.

From a survey of 41 library staff: 41% said LHM encouraged them to adopt healthier behaviours.

A survey of 52 library users showed:

77% said LHM was very helpful.

100% think LHM is a good idea.

“Thank you! This type of presentation helps people to get good ideas with lunch boxes for kids.”

– Parent at Auburn Library.

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