Healthy Harold

01/10/2026

Health literacy is so much more than gaining knowledge ➡️

It’s about developing attitudes, skills and behaviours.

It doesn't happen overnight or from one visit. It takes time and a continuum of learning to build on children's strengths and capabilities 💪

This is how we build health literacy - early, often and together with teachers and parents.

Learn more: https://lifeed.org.au/what-we-do/theory-of-change/

28/09/2026

We asked Aussie kids what they wanted to learn about and this was the clear winner 🔬

Healthy Harold reports from inside the human body in the latest Kids News article, inspired by our module The Inside Story made possible by Sanitarium Health Food Company AU.

🙋 A great conversation starter and boredom buster this school holidays! Don't forget to vote in the poll to help Harold decide on what to write about next.

READING LEVEL: GREEN

27/09/2026

We asked teachers what they thought of our nutrition module, The Inside Story, and this is what they had to say 🗣️

All of our evidence-informed, curriculum-aligned and strengths-based modules, including The Inside Story made possible thanks to Sanitarium Health Food Company AU, encourage students to interact with their environment, to actively develop critical thinking and evaluation skills that can be used into the future.

Because health literacy is about more than just gaining knowledge. It’s about empowering children to take action and grow in healthy attitudes and skills.

24/09/2026

Time flies when Term 3 looks like this 😍🦒

Life Education NT doing what they do best while celebrating 4️⃣0️⃣ years of working with local schools and remote communities 🎉

Check out their limited edition Harold merchandise and support their work on-the-ground: https://lifeednt.square.site/shop/40th-anniversary-collection/V5IZZDPNU67F4YR34TZCH2G6?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

22/09/2026

We made the list 🤩

Thank you Minister Jason Clare for recognising the need for vital preventative health education - and the way Healthy Harold creates safe spaces for children to learn and practice skills for life 🦒

22/09/2026

This is what accessible education looks like, thanks to 11-year-old Charlie 🤩

We loved working with her to integrate Auslan into our program. Hundreds of students across the country have benefited from her skills already!

What people didn’t see was the behind-the-scenes efforts – until now…

🎬 Filming was a marathon mission, with Charlie working closely with a range of Auslan experts and users to bring our lessons to life ➡️ sometimes we had an Auslan interpreter and Deaf interpreters in the room, signing to each other to ensure every detail was reflected back to Charlie on camera. Precision in action!

A BIG thank you to Charlie and Sign Hear for their advice, guidance and energy throughout! This team effort is what we’re celebrating today, on International Day of Sign Languages.

21/09/2026

From the children’s ward at Armadale Hospital in WA ➡️ to Sydenham Hillside Primary School in Victoria!

We have been able to spread smiles, colour and creativity across the country, thanks to partner ACCO Brands 🦒🌈

Each year, the amazing team donate a range of school and art supplies to us to gift to schools, families, teachers and communities as we bring learning to life across Australia.

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Artline AU

21/09/2026

Nearly 1️⃣ in 4️⃣ Australian children are considered developmentally vulnerable when they start primary school.

📈 This is the highest level since the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) began in 2009.

Linked to a decline in social and emotional learning skills, we're harnessing the positive influence children can have on each other in our new module, Harold's Big School.

Thank you to The Sector for exploring how we partner with children, educators and families to establish emotional safety, develop a sense of belonging, and encourage confidence and resilience 🤝

Nearly 1 in 4 Australian children are considered developmentally vulnerable when they start primary school1 – this is the highest level since the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) began in 2009. It reveals the critical need for earlier education to support the declining health and wellbei...

17/09/2026

⏩ Nutrition education is changing 🍎🥕🥪

Because the way we talk about food in schools can leave lasting impressions on developing minds.

🔎 This is what Western Sydney University's Shine Nutrition Education research is investigating.

We're proud to be a part of this initiative, set to develop world-first guidelines on safe nutrition messaging for schools: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thri/research/mental-health/shine

16/09/2026

💥 Back to the 80’s! Can you spot the AI?

While this social media trend has been taking off, we’ve been continuing our work to integrate digital and AI literacy into our program.

The eSafety Commissioner recently revealed that 78% of Australian children aged 10–17 have used an AI assistant, with 54% using these tools for personal or social reasons.

🚦 Children don't need to avoid AI, but they do need support to use it safely.

AI assistants can enhance learning and creativity, but children and young people need to critically cultivate their digital health literacy to protect their privacy, be able to verify information and understand that chatbots are tools, not trusted advisers.

🙋 Did you pick the trick question? There’s no AI here, just cherished memories captured during our first years of impact.