Five small schools, one big impact
Tuesday, 2 Jun 2026
For many children living in regional and remote communities, accessing specialist health and wellbeing education can be more challenging than it is for their metropolitan peers. That's why Life Ed is committed to ensuring every child, regardless of where they live, has access to trusted health education that helps them thrive.
Recently, Life Ed Specialist Educator Steph joined students from five small schools across the Snowy Mountains region at a two-day camp hosted by Khancoban Public School.
The camp brought together students from rural communities for a unique blend of learning, friendship and connection. As part of the experience, Steph delivered Healthy Harold sessions, giving students access to engaging, age-appropriate health and wellbeing education while creating opportunities to connect with peers from neighbouring schools.
For Talbingo Public School Principal Denise Cherry, the value of bringing Life Ed into these shared experiences is clear.
Healthy Harold provides an invaluable opportunity for our students from five small rural schools to access expert knowledge and resources that support their health and wellbeing education - resources that might otherwise be unavailable to them.
“The interactive and engaging nature of the program creates a positive learning environment where important health information is communicated effectively. Additionally, the camp setting provides enriching learning experiences and fosters social connections among students and teachers, promoting a sense of community that extends beyond the classroom.”
While Healthy Harold is a familiar face in schools across the state, visits like this highlight the important role Life Ed plays in regional communities. By meeting children where they are, whether that’s in a school, an early learning service or a community camp setting – Life Ed helps ensure students have access to evidence-based health and wellbeing education, regardless of postcode.
The camp also provided an opportunity for Steph to connect with students and teachers beyond the walls of the Life Ed van, strengthening relationships and becoming part of a broader community experience.
At Life Ed, we know that supporting children’s health and wellbeing extends beyond individual lessons. It’s about creating meaningful learning experiences, building connections and ensuring every child has access to the knowledge and skills they need to be healthy, safe and resilient.
For the students who attended the Snowy Mountains camp, Healthy Harold’s visit was more than just another activity on the schedule – it was a chance to learn, connect and be part of something bigger.
