Deadly Choices
Deadly Choices is IUIH’s flagship preventative health program, operating across Queensland and under licenses across Australia.
Deadly Choices is proudly by community, for community. The program aims to educate and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families – to stop smoking or vaping, to eat healthy, to exercise regularly and connect with their local Community Controlled Health Service for a 715 Health Check.
Deadly Choices builds on partnerships with CCHSs to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to complete an annual health check, receive a Deadly Choices shirt and continue their health journey by accessing the suite of services provided by their local CCHS clinic.
In Aboriginal slang, ‘deadly’ means ‘great.’ Therefore, a Deadly Choice is a great choice, and we encourage our communities to make Deadly Choices every day. Deadly Choices core values include promoting healthy lifestyle choices, strengthening cultural connections, fostering a sense of belonging, and empowering individuals to take ownership of their health and be leaders in their community.
Deadly Choices offers a wide range of community focused, culturally informs and strength based initiative which support Mob to make healthy choices.
Deadly Choices is comprised of:
- Health promotion campaigns and resources
- 715 Health Check shirts
- Education programs
- Community events
- Ambassadors
- Partnerships
Ready to make a Deadly Choice?
The Deadly Choices website contains detailed information on Deadly Choices programs, events, and more.
