This month we’re taking a closer look at asthma to coincide with National Asthma Week, which runs from 1 - 7 September. Australia has one of the highest incidences of asthma in the world, with one in ten adults and one in nine children having the condition. Educating everyone about asthma prevention will go a long way towards reducing the impact the condition has on children, families and schools - now that’s something that should make us all breathe a lot easier!
Our newsletter asks parents to Be Proactive About Asthma and shows that by Taking Action on Asthma, schools can help all our kids enjoy regular physical activity. We also ask kids What Do You Know About Asthma and cover what to do if someone has an attack.
National Asthma Week is brought to you by the Asthma Foundation of Victoria -http://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/
TEACHERS
Lesson on Exercise: Feeling the Effects
Students will perform physical activities at varying intensities to feel the effects on their heart rate, breathing and any other changes to their body, including sweating and increases in body temperature.
Asthma needn’t stop students enjoying the benefits of participating in regular physical activity - so long as it is managed well.
KIDS
What Do You Know About Asthma?
About one in nine Aussie kids have asthma so it’s important to know what it is and what to do if someone has an attack.
PARENTS
Thinking ahead about asthma risks can minimise the impact of illness on your child’s quality of life. In Australia, dealing with asthma is part of every-day life for many children. And while for some the symptoms may be relatively mild, asthma is a common cause for GP visits, hospitalisations and missed days from school.
Keen to help keep your family free of hay fever and asthma? A "Mediterranean" diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts may be the answer.
PROGRAM NEWS
Sports kit winners
We are pleased to announce that the following schools are the state/territory winners of the sports kit for the month of September. These sports kits comprising of AFL footballs and Netballs will be sent direct to the school.
Congratulations to the following schools:
SA Nicolson Avenue Primary School
NSW Gerogery Public School
NSW John Palmer Public School
QLD Glenvale State School
WA Nollamara Primary School
TAS Norwood Primary School
VIC Little River Primary School
VIC Lethbridge Primary School
CONTACT
We welcome your feedback - please feel free to email your thoughts, comments and suggestions to 1Seven@afl.com.au
