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SHDH staff #smiletogether in Christmas-themed Git Up Challenge
SHDH staff have jumped on board with the Git Up Challenge!
We spend so much time at work so doing something fun and different is a great way to break up your routine. We also love a bit of dancing as a way to get up from your desk and #movemore so well done to all the staff who participated!
Pedal Park open!
On Friday 1/11 we celebrated the official opening of the Pedal Park at George Lay Park. A great day was had by all! Make sure you head down to check it out if you haven’t already.
The Pedal Park is an initiative funded by VicHealth as part of the Walk to School Program, and all about teaching kids about road safety in a fun way! The skills they learn can then help them walk, ride and scoot safely to school.
We were joined by VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio as well as representatives from Swan Hill Rural City Council and Swan Hill District Health for the opening. Students from Swan Hill North Primary and Swan Hill Specialist School also came along to check out the new park.
Well done to Matt from Health Promotion for coming up with the idea and seeing it through!
Pictures: Eyewatch - Swan Hill Police Service Area
Pedal Park opening at George Lay
We are very excited for the official opening of the new pedal park at George Lay Park this Friday 1 November. The initiative has come about through funding from VicHealth for Walk to School. We will even be joined by the CEO of VicHealth for the opening!
Come along, take photos of the kids enjoying the park and tag @eatmovesmileshdh on facebook. We hope to see you there!
Women’s Health Week
September 2-6 marks Women’s Health Week - a reminder to start putting our health first. Too often we’re more worried about others when in reality the health of those we love starts with us. The two biggest barriers for women not maintaining a healthy lifestyle is ‘lack of time’ and ‘health not being a priority’.
Women’s Health Week is the time to do something for your health and start making positive changes that can last a lifetime.
Jean Hailes is a great resource for all things women’s health and this week they have been exploring 5 key topics that are important for women’s health:
1. Mighty movement (importance of physical activity) 2. Bathroom boss (bladder and bowel health) 3. Reproductive health (including hormones, contraception and fertility) 4. Treasure chest (heart and breast health) 5. Mastering your mind (mental health)
Head to their website for lots of information and support on these topics and more! www.womenshealthweek.com.au / jeanhailes.org.au
We hope this week and every week you take some time to put your health first.
Exercise Right Week
Exercise Right Week (20-26 May) is all about raising awareness of the benefits of moving more as well as the importance of seeking the right exercise expert for your requirements. The theme for this year is Active Ageing.
“Move More, Age Better”. Being physically active and staying fit and healthy will help you to get the most out of life, whatever your age.
Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals who are specially qualified to prescribe exercise for those living with injuries, pain or chronic illness.
Visit https://exerciseright.com.au/ for more or contact Swan Hill District Health to book in with an Exercise Physiologist (03 5033 9390).
This Girl Can
Thank you to everyone who came along and joined us at the This Girl Can VIC stall at Swan Hill Primary School Fete!
The day was all about promoting options for local women to participate in physical activity in a way they feel comfortable and can enjoy.
Whether it was breaking down the perception that you have to have certain skills to participate in calisthenics or gymnastics (you don’t! and there are adult classes inclusive of all abilities available!) or linking people in with a walking group as they knew they wanted to get active and like walking but don’t like walking alone, we had a great day.
Another key theme of our chats was surprise at how many things we have available to us in our area. Sometimes we just don’t know what’s out there!
At Health Promotion we produce a summary of as many of the options in our local area as we are aware of and have this available on our website - this document is currently being updated and added to but keep an eye out on the Health Promotion page of www.shdh.org.au to access this!
We had some really great conversations and we hope some of the people we spoke with got the bit of support they needed to take that first step and give something a try!
This Girl Can - Victoria in Swan Hill!
We’re bringing the This Girl Can - Victoria message to the Swan Hill region to inspire local women to get active in their own way.
We want to encourage women and girls to feel comfortable participating in physical activity - no matter how good you are or how sweaty you get! Research shows that worrying about being judged stops women from being physically active.
Follow our social media to hear stories of local women getting active in their own way and join us at the Swan Hill Primary School fete (all welcome) to learn about all the different ways women and girls can get active in our area.
Event: This Girl Can - Victoria @ SHPS Fete 123 Grey Street, Swan Hill Sunday 5th May 10am-3pm
If you’re unsure or intimidated about taking that first step, come along to our stall to ask some questions, learn more and perhaps settle some of those nerves. That first step is always the hardest and once you start you won’t look back!
Head to https://www.facebook.com/events/271399333803851/ to let us know you’re coming along or to find out more. Be sure to follow @eatmovesmileshdh on Facebook to follow our promotions too!
Active April!
This month we are celebrating Active April. The month encourages all Victorians to do 30 minutes of physical activity a day to help everyone to be active, healthy, and to ‘move more often’.
Start small – whether it is going for three 10 minute walks throughout the day, playing in the backyard with the kids, or doing a spot of gardening; every little bit counts!
With many Victorians seemingly struggling to fit 30 minutes of physical activity into their busy days, why not try incorporating physical activity into your life by walking the kids to school or by standing up at work every time you take a phone call? Not only will your mental, physical, and emotional health benefit, but you will also be more productive at work and have more energy to spend time with your family!
Head to the Active April website here to sign up and challenge yourself. Create a team, track your activity, download the free family planner and get involved this April! Check out their workout videos too for some inspiration.
Trust us - your body will love you for every step you take towards being more active!
