A series of free activities encouraging girls and women to get physically active will be held across Wyndham until Sunday.
Wyndham council has partnered with local sporting clubs and physical activity providers to create a calendar of free activities for This Girl Can Week, which runs from March 21 to 28.
The This Girl Can campaign is a VicHealth initiative which aims to inspire girls and women to engage in exercise.
Wyndham’s active city portfolio holder, Cr Peter Maynard, said activities for the week included come-and-try events for yoga, Zumba, karate, table tennis, calisthenics, football and netball. Among others.
Cr Maynard said there would also be a pram walking sessions for mothers, and Parkrun events for walkers and runners who want to complete five kilometres in a fun group setting.
“This Girl Can Week is a week where we celebrate and encourage girls and women to embrace physical activity in a way that suits them,” Cr Maynard said.
“We all know that exercising is important for our physical and mental health, however half of all girls and women aren’t getting enough exercise each week – and a big reason why is a fear of being judged, or not feeling fit enough to start.
“Whether it’s a little or a lot, what matters is getting some movement into your day, and having fun along the way.
“We are also calling on girls and women who are already active to inspire others to get involved by sharing how sport and physical activity makes you feel on social media, using the hashtags #ThisGirlCanVic and #WyndhamGirlsCan.”
Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/women-sports
