By Olivia Condous
Melton council will celebrate This Girl Can week, an initiative from VicHealth designed to inspire women and girls to get active and try something new.
Council will offer a week of free activities that will combine fun and inclusivity in fitness and sport for residents to enjoy.
The activities will include cricket, Girls Can Tackle rugby union, Little Nix soccer sessions, park running, bowls, mums and bubs fitness, football, netball, baseball and outdoor adventuring.
The events will run from September 10 to 18, with a dance workshop launch event at 4pm on September 13 at Kurunjang Community Hub.
Melton mayor Goran Kesic said the program was designed with something for all ages, abilities and interests.
“You don’t need to be a star player or a fitness expert, we’re creating safe spaces to have fun getting active, try something new, and maybe even discover a new passion,” Cr Kesic said.
“This Girl Can complements our council’s objective to provide safe, gender equitable spaces and facilities to support a range of recreational and social opportunities for women and girls.
“Over the years, This Girl Can has helped many local women and girls make some really positive changes for better health by becoming more active and staying active.”
