Souths Cares, in collaboration with Randwick City Council, hosted the annual Wellbeing Clinic at the USANA Rabbitohs High Performance Centre at Heffron Park, Maroubra, this week.

The event welcomed 220 students from three local primary schools, providing them with a unique opportunity to learn, move, and connect in a fun and practical way.

A key highlight of the day was the Your Health OWN IT! workshop, an interactive session that focused on the pillars of good health: nutrition, exercise and sleep. Students gained valuable knowledge about how these areas influence their daily wellbeing and performance, and walked away with practical tools and tips to apply in their own lives.

In addition to the workshop, students took part in circuit of game-based activities led by Souths Cares staff and members of the current South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL playing squad. These dynamic sessions encouraged teamwork, movement, and positive social interaction in a supportive and high-energy environment.

Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said: "The South Sydney Rabbitohs are an integral part of the Randwick City community – not just on the field, but through the positive, lasting impact they have off it. Randwick City Council is proud of our ongoing partnership with Souths Cares, and together we’re creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow and thrive. Events like the wellbeing clinic show the power of sport to inspire healthy choices and build stronger, more connected communities."

The Wellbeing Clinic aimed to empower young people with lifelong skills to support their health and build resilience. It also provided a rare opportunity for students to engage directly with professional athletes, learning from their routines and experiences.

South Cares Health and Wellbeing Program Coordinator Erin Geddes said: "We know that children and young people are highly influenced by role models, particularly elite athletes. When these athletes deliver evidence-based health messages around nutrition, physical activity, and sleep, it enhances both the credibility and uptake of those messages. It’s a powerful way to translate health education into real-world behaviour change."

The event demonstrated how partnerships between community organisations, local government, and sporting clubs can create impactful, memorable experiences for youth.

Souths Cares was established in 2006 as an independent, public benevolent institution. The Souths Cares charity has been built upon the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ long and proud history of supporting the community, in particular Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander people. Its charter is to support disadvantaged and marginalised youth and their families through programs that address education, training, health and employment needs.