While many of us know that exercising is vital for good physical and mental health, that doesn’t change the fact that many women and girls aren’t getting enough exercise.
Why? Women and girls have told us that a big part of not trying new activities or getting involved in sport or physical activity is a fear of being judged, not being fit enough to start, or the environments are not welcoming.
Active Womens & Girls
Supporting Women and Girls to be physically active
In 2021, Bellarine Community Health has been a supporter of the range of activities during ‘This Girl Can’ campaign, an initiative by Vic Health, which encourages women and girls to participate in physical activities regardless of age or ability. Together with our partners, we designed a suite of ‘Come and Try’ sessions across the Bellarine.
The sessions were well attended by over 150 women and girls, some came along to try a new activity and some came along to take up the activity they had not done for a long time. Here are some pics of some of the women and girls who participated in the events.
Learn more
Our local team, based here on the Bellarine, are here if you would like to know more about Physical Activity.
Email the Healthy Communities team healthycommunities@bch.org.au
Swim with the Mermaids
Join Point Lonsdale’s Morning Mermaids as they take to the water for a swim or a walk in the water, and most importantly, meet some new people.
All ages and abilities are welcome. No registration is required for this free ‘Come and Try Session’.
Acknowledgement
BCH acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the traditional custodians of the land, waters and skies of the Bellarine Peninsula. We acknowledge and respect Wadawurrung Elders and leaders, past, present and emerging and pay gratitude for their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it.
Further we acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, who are part of todays Bellarine Community.
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