Become a 2kg
Champion
Your journey to a healthier you in 5 simple steps!
+ Step 1: Check in with your eating
Eating well is easier when you’ve got the right support.
Here are two great programs to help you get started. Explore, play and pick the one that works best for you – and take your first step toward a healthier you!
- Free health coaching online and over the phone
- Talk to your own coach who will help you set goals, stay motivated, and eat well – at times that work for you
- Support is available for Aboriginal communities, people who speak different languages, and those using the National Relay Service
- Get helpful tips and tools by text message, email or online chat
- It works! People who finish the program often lose weight, get more active, and eat better.
- Easy-to-use website with simple food and nutrition tips
- Take a free quiz to learn about your eating habits
- Get personal advice and quick, healthy recipes from food experts
- Save your results, set goals, and track your progress
- Join over 750,000 people who have started their journey towards healthier eating!
+ Step 2: Choose your way to move
Being active is great for your body and mind, no matter how old you are. The more you move, the better you will feel!
You don’t need to do a lot right away – any movement is helpful. Start small and do more as you can.
These programs offer free or low-cost options for adults, seniors, new mums, and even online choices. There’s something for everyone!
Face-to-Face Programs
- Active and Healthy
- Blacktown City Council
- Blacktown Older Women’s Network
- Blacktown Women’s & Girls’ Health Centre
- CanToo
- City of Parramatta
- Cumberland City Council
- Diabetes Australia, Beat It – Diabetes Exercise Program
- Football NSW Walking Football
- Greater Sydney Parklands
- Heart Foundation Walking Groups
- Live Life Get Active
- North West Community Services Inc
- Parkrun
- Ramblers
- Reclink Australia
- Robinhood Free Outdoor Fitness
- The Big Issue, Street Soccer
- The Hills Shire Council
- Workers Blacktown, Line Dancing
Online Programs
- Active and Healthy
- City of Parramatta
- Cumberland City Council
- Exercise Right
- Get Active Victoria
- Live Life Get Active
- NHS Fitness Studio Exercise Videos
- Virtual Y
Looking for more options?
To find exercise programs outside Western Sydney, click here.
+ Step 3: Explore tools that suit you
This section has everything you need to get active, eat healthier, and learn about healthy living. You’ll find recipes, low-cost food guides, and useful resources for staying healthy. There are also videos, podcasts, and brochures with practical tips to help you along the way. It’s time to start exploring!
Healthy Living Resources
- Healthy Recipe Book – Healthy Living Options
- Healthy Living Options for Western Sydney – 2023 Edition
- Healthy Living Options for Western Sydney – Affordable Food Edition
- Out & About Directory – Healthy Living Options
- Online Edition – Healthy Living Options
Additional Resources
- Educational Videos – Western Sydney Diabetes
- Brochures and Documents – Western Sydney Diabetes
- Food, Cooking & Diabetes Interactive eBook – No Money No Time
- Healthy Eating Quiz – No Money & No Time
- Recipes, Hacks, Podcasts & More – No Money & No Time
+ Step 4: Plan to keep going
Healthy habits take time. Small steps and planning ahead will help you stay healthy and well.
In this step, you will:
- Set small, simple goals to keep you moving forward
- Get easy tips and tools to support your healthy habits
- Be encouraged to see your doctor for a health check and support
- Learn simple ways to check your progress
- Connect with our online community for support and encouragement.
You can also visit the Keep it Up section for simple ideas to support your health.
+ Step 5: Become a 2kg Champion
This step is about celebrating progress and sharing the 2kg Challenge with others. It is a chance to tell family, friends, and doctors about the program and help more people take part and improve their health.
It is also a chance to share your story. Hearing from participants helps inspire others and grow the community. People can complete a short survey to share what worked well and what could be improved.
This step includes connecting on Facebook to share wins, find new ideas, and connect with others doing the challenge. Being part of the online community also provides updates on events, tips, and expert advice to support ongoing motivation and healthy habits.
It bring together people across Western Sydney who are working together to improve health and prevent diabetes.