Get active with This Girl Can!

Mount Alexander Shire Council is encouraging women to try something new and get active in all their red-faced, sweaty, glory as part of VicHealth’s This Girl Can campaign.

This Girl Can – Victoria aims to encourage more women to give physical activity a go, or return to exercise after a break.

Council is co-hosting a range of local activities around the shire throughout April which are fun and tailored to women and girls who want to get active but aren’t sure about how to take the first step.

“We’re calling on local women to get involved get moving,” said Lisa Knight, Council’s Director Corporate and Community Services.

“Exercise is so good for your physical and mental health, and we’d love to see women out and about getting active through this program,” she said.

The campaign features real Victorian women instead of professional athletes or airbrushed Instagram models and is about empowering women to feel comfortable in their bodies and in public spaces – regardless of their ability, how they look or how sweaty they get.

“This Girl Can –Victoria has had enormous success getting women up and moving without the fear of judgement,”

“We’re encouraging local women of all ages to try something new – and bring a friend to get them involved too!”

VicHealth Acting CEO Dr Lyn Roberts said This Girl Can – Victoria week was about empowering everyday women to get active in their local community without feeling judged.

“We want all women – no matter how sweaty they get, how red their face is or how good they are – to feel comfortable about getting out there and giving physical activity a go. That’s what This Girl Can – Victoria is all about,” said Dr Roberts.

“We want women to know that we get it. Rocking up to a gym class or training session is tough when you don’t know what to expect.

“That’s why the activities as part of This Girl Can will be inclusive, non-judgemental and accessible for women of different ages, body shapes and abilities,” she said.

Events will be listed on Council’s Facebook page @MountAlexanderShireCouncil and www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/ThisGirlCan. Council is a proud supporter of This Girl Can – Victoria through our commitment to improving health and wellbeing in the shire.

Maldon
• Social Table Tennis: 2.00pm to 4.00pm every Tuesday, Maldon Community Hall - $2
• Maldon Walking Group (brisk walk): 7.30am every Tuesday, meet at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre – free
• Maldon Walking Group: 9.30am every Friday (except Good Friday), meet at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre - $1
• Hatha Yoga*: 5.00pm to 6.30pm every Wednesday, Maldon Hospital – first session free
• Hatha Yoga*: 9.00am to 10.30am every Friday, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre – first session free
• Tai Chi*: 11.30am – 12.30pm every Thursday, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre - $2
• Laughter yoga: 11.15am to 11.45am second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Maldon Anglican Church – free

Castlemaine
• This Girl Can Dance: 10.00am – 11.00am, Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 24 April, Movement Zone Studio, Campbell Street – free
• Social Table Tennis: 5.30pm to 7.00pm, Monday 1, 8 and 29 April, Camp Reserve Table Tennis Rooms - $1.50
• Swing Fit Golf for Women: 1.30pm to 2.45pm, Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 April, Castlemaine Golf Club – first session free for 20 participants
• Social Walkers*: 9.15am to 10.30am every Tuesday and Thursday, at Botanical Gardens Tea Rooms - $1
• Hatha Yoga*: 9.00am to 10.30am every Tuesday, Castlemaine Community House – first session free
• Power Bar: 9.15am – 10.15am, Tuesday 23 April, Scout Hall, 16 Reckleben Street – free
• Rebalance: 10.20am – 10.50am, Tuesday 23 April, Scout Hall, 16 Reckleben Street - free

Chewton
• Burns Hill Walking Tour: 10.00am to 11.00am, Wednesday 24 April, meet at Monster Meeting Site, Golden Point Road, Chewton – free

Harcourt
• Harcourt Walking Group – 9.15am for 9.30am start, up to 1 hour walk – meet at Harcourt Museum and ANA Hall - $1

Guildford
• Tai Chi*: 10.00am – 11.00am, Fridays, Guildford Public Hall - $4

Newstead
• Tai Chi*: 10.00am to 11.00am, Tuesday 9 and 16 April, Newstead Mechanics Hall – first lesson free
• Group fitness class: 9.30am – 10.20am, Thursday 4 April, Newstead Recreation Reserve – free

See the updated list at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/ThisGirlCan.

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