The first-ever Wyndham Health Festival is promising to inspire healthier lifestyles and support community connection.
Hosted by the Wyndham Health Foundation (WHF) – with a little help from Western United – the ode to health will grace Ironbark Fields on Saturday, June 14.
It will showcase a mix of expert-led sessions, family-friendly activities, keynote talks, and live demonstrations.
Some of the highlights will be face painting, balloon sculpting and soccer clinics for kids, as well as free fitness Pilates, strength and conditioning sessions from Keiser Physio.
Health professionals will discuss mental health, respiratory care and nutrition among other things.
Free health screenings, wellness workshops, mindfulness and relaxations zones, and multicultural health resources will also be on offer.
WHF general manager Christine Thornton said the foundation wanted to celebrate health and wellbeing in an accessible way.
“Our first-ever health festival is about bringing health and wellbeing to the forefront of our community – in an approachable, engaging and empowering way,” she said.
One of the aims of the festival will be to raise $85,000 to support Werribee Mercy Hospital in purchasing life-saving lung testing equipment to meet growing demand in the region.
Admission to the festival is free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated.
The event will run between 9.30am-4pm.
Details: wyndhamhealthfestival.com.au/
