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.