Table 2.
PEACH™ QLD Key Messages
| Key Message |
| • PEACH™ stands for ‘Parenting, Eating and Activity for Child Health’ |
| • It is a free program funded by the Queensland government and delivered by QUT. |
| • The program promotes healthy growth in children. It is family-focussed and aims to help families lead healthier, happier lives by eating well and being more active. |
| • The program offers a friendly and supportive environment where parents can share their stories while children enjoy active play with new friends. |
| • It is evidence-based, internationally recognised and meets current guidelines and recommendations. |
| • To be eligible to enrol into the PEACH™ Program families must reside in Queensland and have a primary school-aged child. |
| • Parents/carers can register by calling the free call number or online at the program website. |
| • The program runs weekly within a school term and after school hours in the local community.a |
| An online version of the PEACH™ Program is also available called PEACH™ Online.b |
| • It was introduced to offer an alternative to face-to-face sessions and to ensure the program is accessible to all Queenslanders. • PEACH™ Online features 10 interactive sessions, a parent forum and facilitated ‘live-chats’. • Families can opt to do PEACH™ in one of three ways – all face-to-face sessions, all online or a combination of the two. |
aWaves 3–5 only;bwave 5 only