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K–6Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K–6 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2027
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Content

Stage 2

Identity, health and wellbeing
Factors can support and strengthen identity
  • Explain the physical, social and emotional changes associated with growth and development

  • Identify trusted adults and reliable sources of information to learn about life changes and how to seek help

  • Explain how family, community, peers, culture and place contribute to identity, health and wellbeing

  • Identify personal strengths that contribute to a positive sense of identity

  • Identify personal strengths helpful for overcoming challenges

  • Explain the importance of connection to Culture for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People’s identity

Decisions and actions promote health and wellbeing
  • Compare physically active and sedentary lifestyles to identify the effects on health and wellbeing

  • Engage in and propose ways to increase opportunities for outdoor activities and explain the benefits to learning and wellbeing

  • Describe the benefits of healthy eating and drinking habits that reflect the Australian Government dietary guidelines

  • Describe the customary uses of bush food and its connection to Country

  • Apply hygiene strategies and self-care routines and explain why they are important

  • Describe how movement, nutrition and social influences contribute to the prevention of lifestyle diseases

  • Examine the purpose and intended audience of health and wellbeing messages in the media

  • Explain how following an agreed code of conduct for the healthy use of digital devices can enhance health and wellbeing

  • Describe the benefits of responsible saving and spending of money for wellbeing

  • Create written texts to promote the benefits of healthy habits, using rhetorical devices and supporting facts

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