nib foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established by nib health funds to support programs aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of all Australians.

Hunter Medical Research Institute

 

Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures Program     

nib foundation partner since 2010                                   
Committed funding: $1,420,000                                          
                                                                                                                                

The Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures Program, developed by Hunter Medical Research Institute aims to reduce the number of adolescents who smoke, use alcohol or illicit drugs by increasing resilience and mental wellbeing.

The program will involve implementing student wellbeing strategies into school curriculums, additional teacher training and the fostering of partnerships with local service providers.

nib foundation funding will see the program delivered to 24 disadvantaged Hunter New England high schools, reaching around 13,000 students.

For more information visit www.hmri.com.au