About Us

The Central Wellness Coalition - one of six wellness coalitions in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The coalition consists of community, government and non-government agencies and others with an interest in promoting wellness and improving the health and well being of people in the Central Region.

Click here for a map of our coverage area.

Coalition structure

The Coalition is managed by a Steering Committee who is responsible for the Coalition's broad vision, action priorities and budget. Our steering committee consists of representatives from across the central region from a variety of backgrounds

Vision

The vision of the Central Regional Wellness Coalition (CRWC) is that residents of Central Newfoundland will enjoy optimal health and well-being.

Mission Statement

To actively promote and support wellness initiatives for the residents of Central Newfoundland by building partnerships, creating awareness, networking, and sharing knowledge using a population health approach.

Steering Committee

The CRWC is guided by a steering committee, consisting of a maximum of 15 members, which can be made up of representation from, but is not limited to:

• Central Health
• Education
• 50+ Adults
• Youth
• Environment
• Community Members
• Municipalities
• Crime prevention / Justice
• Persons with disabilities / Cultural diversity
• Recreation
• Ministerial/Churches
• Non-Governmental Organizations

The CRWC strives to include membership from representatives from different geographical areas of the region. No more than 50% of the Steering Committee members will be an employee of Central Health. Members will be appointed for a two-year term with an option for reappointment, to a maximum of six years. Where possible, members will rotate off at varying intervals. When a vacancy exists, steering committee members will (be asked to) recommend potential members. Consideration of new members shall be based on the coalition’s current priority areas.

The logo for the CRWC utilizes various symbols to represent who we are as a group. Puzzle Pieces – The puzzle pieces represent connecting. Everyone has a role to play in being healthy, and partnerships and collaboration within communities are essential to achieving health and wellness. Images – The images on the puzzle pieces represent the various populations that we work with in the Central region. Map – The map represents Newfoundland and how we are located in the Central area

Community Grant Application Form
Health Eating Guidelines
Discretionary Funding

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