How do you run a Festival?

There are three major phases involved in initiating and implementing a Festival for Healthy Living program, which usually takes place over a three year period:

  • PHASE 1 Engagement - includes confirming key stakeholders, establishing local infrastructure and forming a steering committee.
  • PHASE 2 Implementation - includes health promotion and arts-based workshops with staff and students, culminating in performances, exhibitions and community events.
  • PHASE 3 Consolidation - embedding the practices and working for sustainability.

Who can be partners in a Festival for Healthy Living?

This will vary from region to region, cluster to cluster, but will involve several of the following:
  • FHL Statewide Coordinators
  • A regional Mental Health Promotion Officer (MHPO)
  • A team of local performing and visual artists
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) staff
  • School Focused Youth Services (SFYS) staff
  • Neighbourhood Renewal
  • A number of local schools interested in working together
  • Representatives of regional education organisations such as DEECD Wellbeing staff, DEECD Student Support Services staff, Catholic Education Office pastoral care and wellbeing staff
  • Community health agencies
  • Family and Child Services
  • Student Welfare Coordinators
  • Local Government, including Youth Services
  

If you are interested in establishing a Festival for Healthy Living in your region, please contact Harry Gelber


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