Right now we have Scott at our school. He has been talking about the dangers of smoking and it has taught me never to smoke because I want to live a healthy life. I don't want to get sick, have yellow teeth or get cancer when I am in my 50s!
Mitchell from Delacombe Primary School
For Teachers
Life Education offers your school something that no other organisation can - the direct delivery of health and drug education. Life Education offers more than 100 highly trained Educators. All are qualified and experienced teachers, who have undertaken intensive certificated extra training in Life Education Skills.
Much more than just printed resources, Life Education provides a whole interactive experience for every student in your school. Our Mobile Learning Centres create a unique highly interactive experience, using the most up-to-date technology and latest teaching methods. The Transparent Anatomical Model allows students a unique view of the human body, teaching them a new respect for their bodies.
With more than 90 Mobile Learning Centres spread across every state, Life Education is available to just about every school. An on-line curriculum and tutor is available for remote regions.
Yet Life Education recognizes that effectively teaching children about health and drug education requires a partnership.
"... drug education requires a united response from the school, family, the community and community agencies."
PARENTS
model safe, smart choices
talk with their kids
reinforce teaching from school and specialists like Life Education
attend Family Forums
SCHOOL
support parents
whole school approach
use specialists like Life Education
year round curriculum
Professional Development for teachers
LIFE EDUCATION
develop best practice multi-media drug education materials
train, accredit and monitor highly-skilled Educators
Mobile Learning Centres to every corner of Australia
facilitate Family Forums
Through the Life Education program, you will help your students:
acquire age appropriate knowledge to support informed health choices
develop and practice skills and strategies to act upon individual decisions
recognise the values and attitudes that may influence lifestyle choices and behaviours
All programs are based on the latest research, and are linked to school curricula in each state and territory so they support, and are supported by, other activities in the student's learning experience.
Children use the life-size Transparent Anatomical Model, complete with talking brain and electronic modules showing the body's systems. They receive workbooks for use at school and home.
Teachers are equipped with a Manual so they can continue reinforcing the lessons, plus a unique log-in to the Life Education website to access interactive white-board lessons (see below)
PRE SCHOOL
the body, exercise and nutrition
personal hygiene
safety
relationships
JUNIOR PRIMARY
the importance of exercise and food for healthy living
safe use of medicine
syringe safety
family, friendships and people who can help us
MIDDLE PRIMARY
classifying legal drugs
strategies for dealing with bullying
effective communication skills
friendships, family, giving and receiving help
UPPER PRIMARY
health issues relating to tobacco, alcohol and caffeine
laws and regulations regarding legal drugs
dealing with drug related issues such as peer pressure and influences
SECONDARY
health issues relating to legal and illegal drugs
peer and social influences around drug use
managing conflict and communicating effectively
PARENTS AND FAMILY
engage parents in children's learning
open up communication on drug issues
create supportive structures within family
provide parents with knowledge about drug issues
TEACHERS
Professional Development in health and drug education
curriculum materials and resources
on-going support
These are the base components of the Life Education curriculum, and all can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your school and students. A Life Education Educator will visit you pre-session, assess your needs, and recommend the program that will be most effective.
