Communities

COMMUNITIES

Children’s health behaviours are shaped by the places where they live, learn, and play. Building a healthy environment requires a coordinated approach across all sectors so children are supported to eat well and be active wherever they are in the community.

Since 2009, we’ve partnered with communities across British Columbia that have chosen to prioritize childhood health promotion and chronic disease prevention. These communities are not defined exclusively by geography, but also include organizations, schools, health authorities, communities of practice, and other groups of individuals with a common interest, who are committed to working collaboratively to support healthy behaviours in children. Each community is unique which means Live 5-2-1-0 looks a little bit different everywhere it’s implemented. The experience and learnings gained through this work is continually being shared with existing Live 5-2-1-0 communities and those that are just beginning their Live 5-2-1-0 journey.

We support communities who are interested in sharing and supporting the Live 5-2-1-0 message by:

Connecting you to experience and expertise on how to engage and empower different sectors, partners, and leaders in your community
Sharing the knowledge and experiences that other BC communities have gained from doing similar work
Helping you to evaluate the impact of your local efforts and activities
Supporting the development of new resources and initiatives where appropriate

Engaging Communities

Engaging and empowering a diverse group of partners from your community helps to create a shared vision for a healthier environment for children, and fosters reinforcing activities to maximize your impact.

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What Sectors Can Do

Everyone has a role to play when it comes to creating a healthier community for kids. Learn how individuals and organizations from all sectors can contribute to this collective effort, and to read examples of how local champions are sharing and supporting Live 5-2-1-0.

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Live 5-2-1-0 Communities

Connected by geography or by common interests, goals, or practices, communities across BC are championing Live 5-2-1-0! Learn the creative ways the message is being promoted and supported.

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Live 5-2-1-0 Playbox Locations

Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes have shared games and sports equipment that children and families can borrow to enjoy active outdoor play! These colourful boxes are located in parks and green spaces across BC and are free for families to use.

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BC Children's Hospital

BC Children’s Hospital is on a journey to become a Live 5-2-1-0 community! With over 93,000 children and youth accessing services at the hospital each year, there is an incredible opportunity to build an environment where healthy behaviours are promoted and supported across campus.

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