Healthy start

A $15,000 grant from Vichealth will help Northern Grampians Shire Council deliver a range of free or low-cost physical activities for women this week.

The money was given to the council to promote This Girl Can Week – a community health initiative encouraging women and girls to be more active.

The week is aimed at women or girls who want to be more active but are unsure how to take the first step.

Stawell ward councillor Karen Hyslop said the week would help boost the public health of the region.

“The funding will allow promotion of come and try nights at Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre as well as many of our local clubs and organisations,” she said.

“Physical activity creates a healthy, active mindset and is a big part of council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.”

This Girl Can Week started on Monday and runs through to Sunday.

Women wanting to get involved can visit website thisgirlcan.com.au to find out more and discover activities and events in their local area.