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Health and fitness

Access resources to help you create a healthier lifestyle.

Fitness programs for NSW Ambulance employees and their families

Fitness Passport - allows eligible NSW Government employees and their immediate family members discounted membership to gyms, fitness facilities and aquatic centres across NSW. Watch this video to see how it works.

NSW Government health and fitness resources

Get Healthy - a NSW Government program offering free phone and online health coaching. For more information call 1300 806 258.

Healthy Eating Active Living - a free NSW Government website that offers tips, tools and free programs that support a healthy lifestyle for you and your family.

Fitness resources

Medic Fit Program Guide - a guide for accessing and making the most of your station, sector or work place's NSW Ambulance exercise equipment.

NSW Ambulance’s Exercising Well at Home - guide details how to incorporate exercise into your routine at home.

Exercise Right – a website that helps Aussies live more active lives and understand where to get the right advice for their individual needs, regardless of age or health status.

Nike training – browse over 190 free workouts across endurance, strength, yoga and mobility.

Downdog – an app that helps you create a personalised yoga practice. Free for healthcare workers if you register with a NSW Health email.

Centr – has a range of workouts from beginner to advance levels ranging from yoga to HITT.

Couch to 5k – offers motivation and advice to get you from the couch to complete your first five-kilometre walk, jog or run.

ParkRun – is a global movement of local 5 km walk or run events where you can challenge your personal best. Great for families.

Nike Run Club – a GPS tracking app to monitor your progress and offers coaching and tips for your running workouts.

Peaches Pilates – incorporate pilates principles into your living room, with a strong focus on core and spinal strength.

Tabata timer – a website to plan and run your interval training sessions or circuits.

Fitness Blender – is an online library of exercise videos and classes.

Healthy eating resources

Fresh  Fuel Guide -  A nutrition guide for preparing and fuelling for shift work

No Money No Time - find personalised, and free recipes from dietitians.

8700 - a free mobile app from NSW Government that helps you choose healthier options.

MyFitness Pal - helps you keep track of your diet and exercise to determine optimal calorie and nutrient intake for your health goals.

FoodSwitch app - scans barcodes of packaged food and then provides simple nutritional profiles. Download the free FoodSwitch app for healthier grocery shopping.

Meal preparation success - from NSW Ambulance is a quick and easy guide to learn how to prepare meals, save money and time, and reduce food wastage.

Healthy meal and snack ideas - offers quick and easy tips for tasty and healthy food ideas from NSW Ambulance’s health coach.

Managing eating triggers - a NSW Ambulance three-step guide to identify and respond to eating triggers to help you eat a balanced diet.

Eating well at home - helps with establishing healthy eating habits at home.

NSW Ambulance podcasts and videos

The podcast and videos page has a collection of health and videos available.

Need immediate support?

NSW Ambulance employees and their immediate family members can contact our Employee Assistance Program (EAPs) on 1300 687 327 to speak with a psychologist. This service is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

Contact us

Email the Family Support Network team via AMBULANCE-FamilySupport@health.nsw.gov.au