Food clinic

In 2016 TreeHaus nutritionist Katie Joubert, launched The Kids Food clinic - exploring, enjoying and eating food. 

the sessions ran for an hour after school for 6 weeks and covered topics such as; What is food? Protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals and good fats.  What would your favourite super hero or athlete eat? What is in your lunch box? What foods will help you in school, at sport and playing? Pancake decorating with different fruit. Preparation with cleaning, chopping and making pizza on flat bread.

It was lovely to see how after only a few times in the kitchen, children grew in their confidence, willingness to participate in food related activities and taste foods they usually wouldn't. 

The food clinic will run again this year during school terms.  Please enquire within.

International Women's Day Walk

On Sunday 5th of March, the Hobsons Bay Women's Adviosry Committee held a walk around Newport Lakes to celeberate International Womens day.  Director of TreeHaus Williamstown Justine Brogna is a member of the Women's Advisory committee and attended the walk in honour of women that inspire her.  Many women, men and children attended the event to celebrate women and there many achievements.

During October's Mental Health Week, TreeHaus held it's Open Day for health care providers practising within the western suburbs of Melbourne.  Services that attended the event were staff members from local maternal and child health care centres, Hobsons Bay Youth Services, psychiatry, kindergartens, child care centres, mental health services and legal services to name a few.

It was an opportunity for networking to enable other local practitioners to know about what TreeHaus can offer to the clients residing within the west of Melbourne. 

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue National Roadshow with TreeHaus Williamstown

- Williamstown, Altona, Scienceworks and Wyndham.

During April 2015, TreeHaus toured with the Beyond Blue National Roadshow bus across the Western Suburbs of Melbourne in aim of encouraging Australians to take 'one step' for better mental health.  TreeHaus Mental Health Social Workers (MHSW) - Josie Penna, Justine Brogna and Occupational Therapist Sarah Bourke attended the tour.  Josie facilitated a yoga laughter group therapy session in Altona.

Links

Click here - Beyond Blue website

The Missing Piece - Autism 

The Missing Piece - Charity Walk for Autism

The founders of 'The Missing Piece' Matt, Jasmine and son William facilitated a charity walk to help raise AUTISM awareness and the importance of physical activity.  TreeHaus practitioners (Art therapist Sal Hosking and MHSW Justine Brogna) joined the walk. TreeHaus was one of the official sponsors for the event.  Funds raised went to AMAZE to help those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Links

Click here - Amaze 

Click here - Autistic Physical Development & Exercise Training

Walk for Men's Health Williamstown

TreeHaus Dietitian Vanessa Kosrfiatis and (MHSW) Justine Brogna joined the 'Walk for Men's Health' in honour of all Men and Families affected by Men's Illnesses.  All proceeds were donated to the E.J Whitten Foundation, Supporting Men's Health and Raising Awareness.

Links

Click here - E.J Whitten Foundation website

Nutrition - Sons of the West

TreeHaus Dietitian Vanessa Korfiatis is the Sons of the West Accredited Practising Dietitian and has facilitated a variety of cooking programs to promote Men's Health and Healthy Eating.

Links

Click here - Sons of the West

Click here - Victoria Government Australia

Cooking up a storm- Sons of the West

Click on the video to view the full episode. 

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