Children may be interested in health and how human bodies work. They may also be interested in staying well, relaxed and happy. Children continuously receive health and wellbeing messages from their community, so it is normal for them to ask questions or show an interest.
Explore these topics about health and wellness:
- Allergies and food intolerance
- Bodies
- Colds, flu and coronavirus
- Dental care
- Doctors, nurses and hospitals
- Emergency services
- Health conditions
- Hygiene and handwashing
- Illness
- Injuries
- Medicine and immunisation
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Mindfulness, meditation and relaxation
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
- Safety and security
- Self care
- Sleep
- Sun safety.
UNCRC, NQS and EYLF
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states children have the right to develop in good health. Their living standard should be good enough to meet their physical and mental needs.
The National Quality Standard requires services to have effective illness and injury management, with hygiene practices promoted and implemented (2.1.2). Healthy eating and physical activity need to be promoted and appropriate for each child (2.1.3).
The Early Years Learning Framework asks children to take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing (3.2) and become strong in their social and emotional wellbeing (3.1).
The Early Years Learning Framework V2.0 introduced the concept of self-worth (1.3), mental health and wellbeing (3.1 and 3.3), and personal safety (3.3) to the learning outcomes.
Events
7th April is World Health Day