Healthy Living in Wauchope
This project finished end of December 2009 and was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The project aimed to promote healthy and active lifestyle and reduce obesity related illness in the community. The funding was for 18 months. There has been a range of activities and workshops undertaken during the 18 month project which have promoted healthy living:
- Tai Chi, Yoga workshops
- Introduction to golf lessons
- Food Cent$ program - healthy eating on a budget
- Kids cooking workshops
- Self Defence
- Kids Fit classes
- Come and Try Sports
- Garden Workshops
- Gym passes
- Walking groups
- Stress Management
The project was a great success and benefited many members of the community. The Neighbourhood Centre will continue to offer some of these programs throughout 2010. If you are interested in finding out more information, please call the Neighbourhood Centre or click on this link to find out what is coming up.
Useful websites:
www.healthyactive.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/Publishing.nsf/Content/healthyweight