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