Life Ed NSW / ACT

15/10/2026

We were proud to welcome Members of Parliament, Healthy Harold Ambassadors and supporters of Life Ed NSW to our Parliamentary Supporters Reception at Parliament of NSW.

The reception, co-hosted with The Hon. Ryan Park MP, NSW Minister for Health, provided an opportunity to share the reach and impact of Life Ed's programs and recognise those who advocate for our mission.

We're grateful to Minister Park for co-hosting, and to all parliamentary representatives present for their ongoing engagement with our work. Thank you for championing the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people across NSW.

15/10/2026

Thank you to Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain, for taking the time to learn more about Life Ed NSW and the role our programs play in supporting children’s health and wellbeing.

We’re pleased to have Kobi’s support in recognising the value of quality health education for children and young people, including those in the Balmain community.

It was great catching up with Healthy Harold and the Life Ed team in NSW Parliament to talk about the programs they’re running in our schools to make sure kids get access to great health education

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Life Ed NSW / ACT

15/10/2026

Thank you to Justin Clancy MP, Member for Albury, for highlighting the impact of Life Ed NSW and the importance of ensuring children in regional communities can access quality health and wellbeing education.

We’re grateful for Justin’s support in recognising the importance of this education for children and families in the Albury region and beyond.

Healthy Harold has been a familiar face in Australian classrooms for generations! 🦒

For decades, Life Ed and Healthy Harold have helped children develop the knowledge and confidence to make healthy choices — building the foundations for health and wellbeing throughout life.

It was valuable to catch up with Life Ed NSW & ACT and hear about their work, including the challenges they face in continuing to reach schools across our region.

The impact is significant. Across NSW and the ACT, Life Ed has reached more than 257,000 children and young people, including over 118,000 students in regional and remote communities.

But there’s a concern.

While Life Ed continues to receive support from NSW Health, the loss of NSW Education funding is making it harder to deliver these important programs in classrooms.

Health literacy is a lifelong investment. Helping children understand healthy choices, relationships and wellbeing from an early age can make a difference for years to come.

At a time when teachers are already managing considerable demands, we should be supporting specialist organisations like Life Ed to deliver age-appropriate health and wellbeing education — not placing additional pressure on teachers to fill the gap.



Healthy Harold

15/10/2026

We were delighted to catch up with Dr Joe McGirr MP at NSW Parliament and share more about the work of Life Ed NSW.

With more than 4,900 children reached in Wagga Wagga in the past financial year, our programs are helping local students build practical skills around health, safety, and wellbeing.

Thank you Dr Joe, for recognising the value of this work and supporting opportunities for children in the Wagga Wagga community to learn, grow and thrive.

High fives with Healthy Harold at parliament today as supporters of Life Education gathered to hear the latest on what Harold and his friends are doing for the health and education of children across the state.

Life Ed is an amazing group that helps children to make safer, healthier choices through health, drug and wellbeing education programs.

In Wagga alone, Life Ed visited more than 4,900 children in the past financial year, helping our young people to build bright futures.

Well done and thank you to Harold and team!

15/10/2026

Roy Butler MP, Member for Barwon, has been a wonderful advocate for Healthy Harold and Life Ed NSW, and we’re grateful for his continued support.

For children in regional and remote communities, access to engaging health and wellbeing education is especially important. Our educators bring these lessons directly to schools, covering many health and wellbeing topics.

Thank you, Roy, for continuing to advocate for Healthy Harold and supporting access to this important education for children and young people across the Barwon electorate.

Healthy Harold dropped by Parliament of NSW today. For decades this affable giraffe has been teaching school students to make healthier life choices.
A couple of years ago I was honoured by being named an official ambassador for Healthy Harold and I have been going in to bat for him, and LifeEd, so that he can continue the good work.
To learn more about Healthy Harold go to https://lifeed.org.au/about-us/healthy-harold/

15/10/2026

It was great to see Philip Donato MP, Member for Orange, catching up with Healthy Harold at NSW Parliament.

Through our work with schools across NSW, including regional communities, Life Ed NSW helps children explore important health and wellbeing topics.

Thank you Philip, for recognising the value of this work and supporting opportunities for children and young people in the Orange region to access quality health and wellbeing education.

Healthy Harold visits NSW Parliament.🦒🦒🦒🦒🦒

I was delighted to catch-up with Healthy Harold and Chairman Ken Keith OAM at the NSW Parliament today.

Healthy Harold and the Life Education team are visiting local schools, helping our kids learn about healthy bodies, safe choices and wellbeing.

For 45 years, Harold has been a much-loved part of growing up in Australia.

A big thank you to the educators who keep his message going strong!

Great to have Roy Butler MP on hand as well.

Healthy Harold

15/10/2026

Thank you to Aileen MacDonald MLC for her ongoing support of Life Ed NSW and for recognising the value of giving children the knowledge and skills to support their health and wellbeing.

It was wonderful to connect with Aileen at our Parliamentary Supporters Reception and share how our programs help students. We appreciate Aileen’s advocacy for children’s wellbeing and her support for the important role health education plays in helping young people make informed choices throughout their lives.

15/10/2026

Thank you to The Hon. Rachel Merton MLC for celebrating the work of Life Ed NSW and our ongoing commitment to supporting children’s health, safety and wellbeing.

From healthy habits and positive relationships to online safety and navigating life’s challenges, our programs help children develop the knowledge and skills they need to thrive.

We’re grateful for the support of our parliamentary champions in helping us continue this important work across NSW.

What a joy to welcome Healthy Harold to NSW Parliament House! 🦒💛

It was wonderful to catch up with Harold together with Natalie Ward to hear about the incredible work Life Ed does to help children make safe, healthy choices. From wellbeing and healthy habits to online safety, Harold has been supporting Aussie kids for more than 45 years.

Thank you to the Life Ed team for all you do to give every child the best possible start.

15/10/2026

Thank you to Felicity Wilson MP, Member for North Shore, for welcoming Healthy Harold to Parliament and recognising the importance of health and wellbeing education for children and young people.

We’re grateful for Felicity’s support in helping raise awareness of the importance of equipping children with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

15/10/2026

Thank you Kellie Sloane MP - NSW Liberal Leader, for helping shine a light on the important work of Life Ed NSW and the difference we make in the lives of children and young people across the state.

We're grateful for your advocacy in helping more students access the knowledge and skills they need to make informed choices for health and wellbeing, now and into the future.