Welcome to The Wellness Coalition - Avalon East home on-line. The Wellness Coalition - Avalon East is one of six wellness coalitions in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. 
The Coalitions provide opportunities for people to become involved in community action around the issues that affect their health and well-being. Coalitions provide leadership, coordination and support for local wellness initiatives. They build partnerships by bringing together individuals, groups and organizations interested in working together on common wellness issues in their local regions. Activities may include advocating for healthy public policy, administering community grants to enhance local wellness projects, or developing and delivering community wellness programs.
The Wellness Coalition-Avalon East is supported by the provincial government through the Provincial Wellness Plan and the Department of Health and Community Services, and by Eastern Health.
Click here for a map of our coverage area.
Wellness is a general term for the overall health of an individual.
Wellness can mean emotional, intellectual, mental, physical, sexual, and spiritual health as well.
Many things affect a person's wellness such as employment, education, lifestyle choices, and poverty.
Browse through the Resources section of our website...you may find something to help you with your next wellness project or event such as the Halloween Safety Tips flyer, our healthy food and beverages guide, or coalition promotional items....
read more...Heads up! This is a prelimanary notice that our Annual Gathering will be held Thursday, March 25, 2010. The gathering is open to all member groups of the Wellness Coalition-Avalon East...
read more...is targeted towards parents, leaders and mentors of children and youth in Atlantic Canada in an effort to increase awareness of the serious situation with today’s children and youth relating to lack of physical activity and healthy eating. Our children may be the first generation in decades to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
St. John's - North Bank Lodge, Pippy Park on January 17, 2010 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (January 24th as alternate date if post-poned); Mount Pearl - Power's Pond on February 28, 2010 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (March 7th as alternate date). Read more for details.
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