HLC Activation Projects - Loddon Campaspe Region
A key component in the delivery of the HLC initiative is Activation. Local and regional activation projects focus on creating healthy spaces, places and practices to support an increase in physical activity and healthy eating amongst our communities. Place-based activation projects are designed based on community-level data and local stakeholder and community engagement. Projects are outcomes focused and aim to advance equity, create opportunities for scale-up and keep sustainability front of mind.
Go and Play Maryborough
Activating local outdoor spaces and places.
Healthy Sports Clubs Project, Dunolly FNC
The project helped Dunolly FNC offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter.
Drinking water fountain Carisbrook
Installation of drinking water fountain at Market Reserve, Carisbrook
Outdoor Exercise Equipment sessions - Maryborough
Guided Outdoor Exercise Equipment sessions were delivered across Dunolly, Carisbrook, and Maryborough, supporting 69 participants �?? primarily older adults �?? to build confidence using public fitness equipment safely and independently.
Talbot outdoor fitness equipment and seating
Installation of outdoor fitness equipment, seating and signage in Pioneer Reserve, Talbot.
Outdoor Exercise Equipment sessions - Dunolly
Guided Outdoor Exercise Equipment sessions were delivered across Dunolly, Carisbrook, and Maryborough, supporting 69 participants �?? primarily older adults �?? to build confidence using public fitness equipment safely and independently.
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Asteria Maryborough
Asteria clients learn how to make healthy food - at 3 sites; Bendigo, 2 x Maryborough
Goldfields Reservoir playground, path upgrades and parkrun
Path upgrade and widening, installation of a nature play area and facilitation of weekly parkrun.
Healthy Sports Clubs Project, Maryborough Giants FNC
The project helped Giants FNC offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter.
Maryborough Community kitchen garden and playground
Walking path upgrades, playground enhancement, kitchen garden sessions, shade sails and installation of a new BBQ.
Carisbrook outdoor fitness equipment
Four pieces of outdoor exercise equipment installed within Market Reserve Carisbrook, plus instructional signage.
Healthy Sports Clubs Project, Maryborough FNC
The project helped Maryborough FNC offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter.
Outdoor Exercise Equipment sessions - Carisbrook
Guided Outdoor Exercise Equipment sessions were delivered across Dunolly, Carisbrook, and Maryborough, supporting 69 participants �?? primarily older adults �?? to build confidence using public fitness equipment safely and independently.
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Maryborough
A region wide project providing a five-week online cooking program aiming to increase participants�?? cooking confidence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards cooking and healthy eating.
Drinking water fountain Talbot
Installation of drinking water fountain at Pioneer Reserve, Talbot
Activating Gordon Gardens Dunolly
Installation of a pump track, outdoor fitness equipment, shade, and basketball court at Gordon Gardens, Dunolly, plus a community event at basketball court, and the Active Dunolly challenge.
Healthy Sports Clubs Project, Carisbrook FNC
The project helped Carisbrook FNC offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter.
Go and Play Dunolly
Activating local outdoor spaces and places.
Walking Basketball
This 55+ program was initially launched as a four-week trial, however the program quickly grew in popularity and is now a regular weekly session. It offers older adults a fun, low-impact way to stay active and socially connected.
Go and Play Talbot
Activating local outdoor spaces and places.
Go and Play Carisbrook
Activating local outdoor spaces and places.
Storywalks
The Maryborough StoryWalks project brought together movement and literacy in a fun, free activity.
Friday Night Lighting
The Friday Night Lighting project turned on the lights at three community sport spaces in Maryborough, making ovals and courts safer and more accessible for evening use. Community feedback highlighted increased feelings of safety and more opportunities for casual play and training after hours.
Healthy Schools Project
Healthy Schools Project - Darraweit Guim Primary School
Working with Darraweit Guim Primary School to offer a suite of healthy eating and physical activity options tailored to the needs of the participating school community. Physical activity focus - looking to install a walking track around the school and possibly install exercise stations in the future.
Healthy Schools Project - Kyneton Primary School
Working with Kyneton Primary School to offer a suite of healthy eating and physical activity options tailored to the needs of the participating school community. Healthy eating projects linked to their kitchen garden.
Healthy Schools Project - Kyneton Secondary College
Working with Kyneton Secondary School to offer a suite of healthy eating and physical activity options tailored to the needs of the participating school community. Healthy eating projects linked to their kitchen garden.
Healthy Schools Project - Riddells Creek Primary School
Working with Riddells Creek Primary School to offer a suite of healthy eating and physical activity options tailored to the needs of the participating school community. Healthy eating projects linked to their kitchen garden.
Other activations
Outdoor Fitness Equipment - Inglewood
Installation of outdoor fitness equipment at J Sloan Park.
Food Systems Support - Inglewood
In line with recommendations within the draft Regional Food Systems Framework, HLC provided funding to Inglewood and District Health Services and Boort District Health to develop on-site community gardens.
Food Systems Support - Boort
In line with recommendations within the draft Regional Food Systems Framework, HLC provided funding to Inglewood and District Health Services and Boort District Health to develop on-site community gardens.
Outdoor Fitness Equipment - Pyramid Hill
Outdoor exercise equipment and exercise sessions.
Wayfinding Signage - Wedderburn
Replacing current signage and installing additional signs to mark pod locations and distances along the Nardoo Trail, residents and visitors will be supported and encouraged to access the equipment and the walk.
Food Relief at Kyneton Community House
KCH will arrange the supply and installation of a combi oven, industrial mixer and industrial dishwasher to support the delivery of food relief programs and community lunches.
Veg on the Verge
To pilot �??growing your own�?? in Macedon Ranges Shire by installing and showcasing edible gardens on verges and by supporting households to establish low maintenance edible garden beds in their own backyards, providing opportunities for neighbourhood socialisation and enhancing food security.
'Cooking with Nat' Program - Gisborne Secondary College
Cooking sessions with Nat's What I Reckon with Year 11 VCAL students at Gisborne Secondary.
Activating Kyneton Velodrome for dog walking and socialisation
Installation of a dog-friendly hydration station at Kyneton Velodrome, activated through a dog walking event.
Romsey Community Garden
Supply of wicking beds, seedlings and gardening equipment to plant out a small plot at Romsey Neighbourhood House, which will be activated by a series of gardening workshops led by a local facilitator.
Neighbourhood Houses Collective Community Gardening Project
HLC worked with Kyneton Community House to implement a community gardening project that strengthened food security, social connection, and healthy eating across Macedon Ranges Shire.
Bike Repair Stations and Activation Workshops - Romsey
Installation of bike repair stations at two Neighbourhood Houses and activated by facilitating instructional workshops - Woodend and Romsey
Accessibility Upgrades - Gisborne Adventure Playground
Enhance Gisborne Adventure Playground by installing concrete pathways between play equipment and connect with nearby trails and carpark
WalKyneton
Seating, water fountains, carpark, walking track connection, PT sessions, Co-design/consultant.
Good Food at Kyneton Community House
Project management support, establishment of community garden, volunteer induction and training, resource kid for healthy cooking and growing your own edible garden.
Local food systems support
In line with recommendations within the draft Regional Food Systems Framework, the project involved the installation of wicking beds at the Woodend Permaculture at the Community Centre. These funds also supported the setup of the new community pantry at Woodend.
Bike Repair Station and Activation Workshop - Woodend
Installation of bike repair stations at two Neighbourhood Houses and activated by facilitating instructional workshops - Woodend and Romsey
Active transport map pilot
Design and installation of a map to direct viewers to active transport and physical activity opportunities within Kyneton township.
Get to know your grower - Online
Online tool to find local growers and farmgates
Healthy Choices
Investigating and supporting healthy eating at Macedon Ranges Shire Council recreation facilities in Gisborne and Kyneton.
Macedon Ranges Food Coalition
This project brings together the right mix of representatives from council, community health, sustainability, food relief, agriculture, retail, education and social support groups and organisations to form the Macedon Ranges Food Coalition to drive local actions arising from Flourish.
Activity Positive Signs and First Nations StoryWalk
Activity Positive Signs and Walk This Way decals, along with a First Nations Story Walk, will enhance the Kyneton River Walk by promoting positive use of public spaces and celebrating local Indigenous culture.
Early Childhood Bike Skills and Resources
Working closely with the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Early Years team, this project will provide workshops on road safety and bike skills to interested kindergartens and Early Childhood Education Centre's, with special consideration given to embedding a supportive cycling culture across services.
Youth Rainbow Physical Activities
Rainbow Physical Activities engaged over 35 young people through Pride Crews and delivered inclusive events during Pride Month, including a Rainbow Pool Party and walking group.
Outdoor Fitness Workshops
Outdoor Fitness Workshops - Kyneton
Outdoor Fitness Workshops held in Kyneton, Romsey, and Gisborne, gave participants the skills and confidence to use public fitness equipment independently.
Outdoor Fitness Workshops - Gisborne
Outdoor Fitness Workshops held in Kyneton, Romsey, and Gisborne, gave participants the skills and confidence to use public fitness equipment independently.
Outdoor Fitness Workshops - Romsey
Outdoor Fitness Workshops held in Kyneton, Romsey, and Gisborne, gave participants the skills and confidence to use public fitness equipment independently.
Healthy Sports Clubs
Healthy Sports Club - Bridgewater
In Loddon Shire, the project helped 4 clubs offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes. Each club were referred to the Vic Kids Eat Well initiative for further support and resources.
Healthy Sports Club - Pyramid Hill
In Loddon Shire, the project helped 4 clubs offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes. Each club were referred to the Vic Kids Eat Well initiative for further support and resources.
Healthy Sports Club - Inglewood
In Loddon Shire, the project helped 4 clubs offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes. Each club were referred to the Vic Kids Eat Well initiative for further support and resources.
Healthy Sports Club - Calivil
In Loddon Shire, the project helped 4 clubs offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes. Each club were referred to the Vic Kids Eat Well initiative for further support and resources.
Healthy Sports Clubs - Harcourt FNC
In Mount Alexander, the project supported 4 clubs to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the the HLC Health Broker and linked into the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter.
Healthy Sports Clubs - Castlemaine Pony Club
In Mount Alexander, the project supported 4 clubs to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the the HLC Health Broker and linked into the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter.
Healthy Sports Clubs - Maldon FNC
In Mount Alexander, the project supported 4 clubs to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the the HLC Health Broker and linked into the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter.
Healthy Sports Clubs - Campbells Creek FNC
In Mount Alexander, the project supported 4 clubs to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the the HLC Health Broker and linked into the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter.
Healthy Sports Clubs - Gisborne
In the Macedon Ranges, the project helped 5 clubs offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter
Healthy Sports Clubs - Bullengarook
In the Macedon Ranges, the project helped 5 clubs offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter
Healthy Sports Clubs - Kyneton
In the Macedon Ranges, the project helped 5 clubs offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter
Healthy Sports Clubs - Lancefield
In the Macedon Ranges, the project helped 5 clubs offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteens and kiosks by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support from the local Vic Kids Eat Well health promoter
FIT Project
FIT Project - Romsey
Accessible parking, path, seating, bike racks, signage, group fitness training, marketing and promotion.
FIT Project - Woodend
Accessible parking, path, seating, bike racks, signage, group fitness training, marketing and promotion.
FIT Project - Gisborne
Accessible parking, path, seating, bike racks, signage, group fitness training, marketing and promotion.
FIT Project - Kyneton
Accessible parking, path, seating, bike racks, signage, group fitness training, marketing and promotion.
Jamie's Ministry of Food
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Wedderburn
A region wide project providing a five-week online cooking program aiming to increase participants�?? cooking confidence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards cooking and healthy eating.
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Inglewood
A region wide project providing a five-week online cooking program aiming to increase participants�?? cooking confidence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards cooking and healthy eating.
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Pyramid Hill
A region wide project providing a five-week online cooking program aiming to increase participants�?? cooking confidence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards cooking and healthy eating.
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Castlemaine
A region wide project providing a five-week online cooking program aiming to increase participants�?? cooking confidence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards cooking and healthy eating.
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Kangaroo Flat
A region wide project providing a five-week online cooking program aiming to increase participants�?? cooking confidence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards cooking and healthy eating.
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Heathcote
Heathcote Community House Program spanned 5 weeks.
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Kyneton
A region wide project providing a five-week online cooking program aiming to increase participants�?? cooking confidence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards cooking and healthy eating.
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Romsey
A region wide project providing a five-week online cooking program aiming to increase participants�?? cooking confidence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards cooking and healthy eating.
Other Activations
Healthy Meal makers - Long Gully
Activation in Long Gully - Healthy Meal makers
Beginners Cooking Class - Heathcote
Heathcote Community House is leading the delivery of a local cooking initiative to support residents currently accessing food relief and most at need, to learn to cook healthy and affordable food.
Integrated Nature playgroup - Kangaroo Flat
This project aims to increase physical activity levels and opportunities for local Indigenous women who have young children.
Bike Repair Station, Pump and Hoops - Long Gully BMX Track
This project installed a bike pump and repair station at the Long Gully BMX track. Sports Focus, LGNC and the Department of Transport and Planning are facilitating lessons for the community in how to use the new station and pump. A free community event is also being held at the Long Gully BMX track. Bike hoops have been installed at the LGNC to further support increased active travel in the community.
Our Outdoor Spaces are Open
Signage at locations, fitness sessions, BMX track activation.
Seniors Week Cooking Sessions - Kangaroo Flat
Activation initiatives in Kangaroo Flat - cooking session during Seniors Week
Geocaching - Long Gully
Geocaching in Heathcote and Long Gully, offered a fun, low-cost way to boost physical activity and outdoor exploration. Workshops and a school holiday competition led to many finds on the geocaching app, and importantly, strong family engagement, especially among primary-aged children. The activity built confidence and skills, and is now well-positioned for long-term sustainability with support from Geocaching Victoria and Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre.
Contingency Projects Round 2 - Kangaroo Flat
Path completion at Gateway Park, Mural art, Community Outdoor exercise classes
Multicultural Healthy Eating
The Multicultural Healthy Eating project helped people from different cultural backgrounds learn about healthy eating through hands-on cooking classes and easy-to-understand food safety videos.
Tai Chi - Long Gully
Weekly classes to be provided at Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre for the community.
Installation of signage - Long Gully
Installation of 8 finger boards with symbols and distance markers
Beginners Walking Group - Heathcote
A partnership between Heathcote Community House and Heathcote Health has supported the development of a free beginners only walking group in Heathcote.
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Heathcote
A variety of projects were led in Heathcote to support healthy eating and physical activity, including: - Heathcote Multicultural Fiesta - Zumba for Women - Food Growing in Heathcote - Geocaching (also delivered in Long Gully)
Cafe for a Day - Bendigo Foodshare
Connects young people with local chefs to learn about cooking, healthy eating, retail, food and work skills through preparing a meal and serving it through a caf?? space.
Enhancements of Fitness Equipment - Eaglehawk
A drinking water fountain, seating and bike hoops will enhance the new Council funded outdoor exercise equipment in Eaglehawk.
School Kitchen Garden Project
School Kitchen Garden Project - St Peter's Primary School
School Kitchen Garden Project with St Peter�??s Primary School.
School Kitchen Garden Project - Bendigo Special Developmental School
School Kitchen Garden Project with Bendigo Special Developmental School.
School Kitchen Garden Project - Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre
School Kitchen Garden Project with Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre.
School Kitchen Garden Project - Kalianna School Bendigo
School Kitchen Garden Project with Kalianna School.
School Kitchen Garden Project - California Gully Primary School
School Kitchen Garden Project with California Gully Primary School.
Multicultural Bike Education
The Multicultural Adult Bike Education program empowered multicultural parents and carers to build confidence in cycling for health, transport, and independence.
School Kitchen Garden Project - Kangaroo Flat Primary School
School Kitchen Garden Project with Kangaroo Flat Primary School.
School Kitchen Garden Project - St Monica's Primary School
School Kitchen Garden Project with St Monica�??s Primary School.
School Kitchen Garden Project - Havilah Road Preschool Centre
School Kitchen Garden Project with Havilah Road Preschool.
School Kitchen Garden Project - Violet Street Primary School
School Kitchen Garden Project with Violet Street Primary School.
Precinct Projects
Open Space - Wedderburn
Outdoor exercise equipment pods, resurfacing, water fountain installation, solar lighting, shade sail, exercise programs and promotional material.
Boort Lake Precinct
Outdoor exercise equipment, resurfacing, water fountain, shade sail, signage and exercise programs. The securing of additional funding from DEWLP led to the addition of a connecting path at Little Lake Boort to ensure circular walking loop in place to meet parkrun requirements.
Open Space - Bridgewater
Outdoor exercise equipment pods, resurfacing, water fountain installation, solar lighting, shade sail, exercise programs and promotional material.
Long Gully Recreation Reserve
Round 1: Outdoor exercise equipment, solar lighting, signage and artwork along the trail, trail connection, integrated walking path, Let's walk, Join the Ride, healthy living community consultations, St Matthews Church cooking classes, seedling sharing, Premier's Active April Round 2: Signage and seating along trail, walking path, BMX track, Activate Long Gully by Sports Focus
Kangaroo Flat Browning St Oval and Bendigo Creek Trail
Round 1: Outdoor exercise equipment, solar light along the trail, water fountain, path correction and seating, activation of fitness equipment, Let's Get Cooking Workshop, multicultural lifeguard training, Let's Walk Round 2: Boardwalk and path connection, railway station wayfinding signage, active travel activation
Lighting Projects
Heathcote Outdoor Lighting Project
This project activated the oval for the community to use in the evening through operating the lights for two hours per night during non-daylight savings times. Lights turned on at netball courts with free fitness sessions at Barrack Reserve.
Oval Lighting Project - Long Gully
Shadforth Park Lights turned on and free fitness sessions.
Healthy Sports Club Project
Healthy Sports Club Project - Kangaroo Flat Bowling Club
Supported Kangaroo Flat Bowls Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support.
Healthy Sports Club Project - Long Gully
Create Healthy and Sustainable food and drink environments in sports clubs.
Healthy Sports Club Project - Ironbark Tennis Club
Supported Ironbark Tennis Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support.
Healthy Sports Club Project - Kangaroo Flat Football Netball Club
Supported Kangaroo Flat Football Netball Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support.
Healthy Sports Club Project - Heathcote Football Netball Club
Supported Heathcote FNC to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support.
Healthy Sports Club Project - Axe Creek Cricket Club
Supported Axe Creek Cricket Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support.
Healthy Sports Club Project - North Bendigo Bowls Club
Supported North Bendigo Bowls Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support.
Healthy Sports Club Project - Heathcote Bowls Club
Supported Heathcote Bowls Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support.
Healthy Sport Club Project - White Hills Bowls Club
Supported White Hills Bowls Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing free canteen equipment, menu changes and support.
Healthy Sports Club Project - Heathcote Tennis Club
Supported Heathcote Tennis Club to offer a healthier drink choice at their facility by installing a drinking water fountain so members and visitors could access free drinking water.
Story Walks
Story Walks - Long Gully
Pages from a children's book are affixed to a semi-permanent bollard, which are installed along an outdoor path.
Story Walks - Heathcote
Story signs along a trail in partnership with Goldfields Library.
Healthy Schools
Healthy Schools - St Mary's Primary School Castlemaine
The 2024�??2025 Healthy Schools Project in Mount Alexander Shire delivered meaningful and lasting outcomes across three schools, each addressing unique health and wellbeing priorities. Through a targeted approach, the project successfully supported students, staff, and communities to create healthier school environments.
Healthy Schools - Newstead Primary School
The 2024�??2025 Healthy Schools Project in Mount Alexander Shire delivered meaningful and lasting outcomes across three schools, each addressing unique health and wellbeing priorities. Through a targeted approach, the project successfully supported students, staff, and communities to create healthier school environments.
Healthy Schools - Castlemaine Secondary College
The 2024�??2025 Healthy Schools Project in Mount Alexander Shire delivered meaningful and lasting outcomes across three schools, each addressing unique health and wellbeing priorities. Through a targeted approach, the project successfully supported students, staff, and communities to create healthier school environments.
Healthy Schools - St Peters Primary School, North Bendigo
The Healthy Schools Project supported 270 students from four primary schools in Greater Bendigo to create healthier food environments through gardening, cooking, and cultural learning.
Healthy Schools - California Gully Primary School
The Healthy Schools Project supported 270 students from four primary schools in Greater Bendigo to create healthier food environments through gardening, cooking, and cultural learning.
Healthy Schools - Holy Rosary School, Heathcote
The Healthy Schools Project supported 270 students from four primary schools in Greater Bendigo to create healthier food environments through gardening, cooking, and cultural learning.
Healthy Schools - Specimen Hill Primary School
The Healthy Schools Project supported 270 students from four primary schools in Greater Bendigo to create healthier food environments through gardening, cooking, and cultural learning.
Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking - Newstead
Build sustainability of current volunteer led physical exercise groups, increase volunteers, target group older adults
Nordic Walking - Castlemaine
Build sustainability of current volunteer led physical exercise groups, increase volunteers, target group older adults
Nordic Walking - Harcourt
Build sustainability of current volunteer led physical exercise groups, increase volunteers, target group older adults
Nordic Walking - Maldon
Build sustainability of current volunteer led physical exercise groups, increase volunteers, target group older adults
Other
Cooking for One/Cooking Together (Cooking Clubs) - Maldon
Cooking program for peopling living alone to increase healthy eating and joy around cooking.
Norwood Hill Activation
Free exercise sessions at Norwood Hill and signage.
Youth Cooking Program - Castlemaine
Teaching young people life-skills around food and social connection.
Local Food System support - Food Links
In line with recommendations within the draft Regional Food Systems Framework, Food Links has further strengthened the local food system through collaborative community engagement and education with existing regional community gardens, community food programs, local food producers/ farmers and stakeholders. The aim was to encourage more in our community to �??Eat Well, Be Well�??, grow/eat their own food or food locally grown and eat seasonally. The program was rolled out in various locations around the Mount Alexander Shire.
Norwood Hill Exercise Equipment
Outdoor exercise equipment installed at Norwood Hill Castlemaine.
Castlemaine Walking and Cycling Linkages
Trail linkages, seating, water fountains, trail upgrade, promotional material, bike education sessions, supported bike rides.
Youth Active and Outside
The Youth Active and Outside Activation Project gave young people across Mount Alexander Shire the chance to try fun, free physical activities in their local parks and reserves. Key aspects included: - Physical activity workshops - Focus group engagement - Installation of active transport infrastructure
Edgy Veg Awards
The Edgy Veg project in Mount Alexander Shire was a community-driven initiative that celebrated local food and encouraged healthier eating by showcasing creative, vegetable-rich dishes across the Shire.
Skatepark - Castlemaine
Increase skateboarding access for girls through both small enabling infrastructure and come and try sessions.
Bike Activation - Castlemaine
Workshops to increase young people bike skills and confidence.
Cooking for One/Cooking Together (Cooking Clubs) - Castlemaine
Cooking program for peopling living alone to increase healthy eating and joy around cooking.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi - Guildford
Increase volunteers to be Tai Chi teachers.
Tai Chi - Castlemaine
Increase volunteers to be Tai Chi teachers.
Tai Chi - Maldon
Increase volunteers to be Tai Chi teachers.
Out and about - minor infrastructure
Out and About - Castlemaine (Gingell St)
Seating, signage, water fountains.
Out and About - Winters Flat
Scooter and e-bike charging points, bike storage, repair stations and water fountains and signage
Out and About - Wesley Hill
Scooter and e-bike charging points, bike storage, repair stations and water fountains and signage.
Out and About - Newstead
Bike education sessions, bike storage, signage, bike maintenance sessions.
Out and About - Muckleford
Bike repair station.
Out and About - Harcourt
Bike repair station, bike storage and drinking fountain.
Out and About - Castlemaine (Mostyn St)
Drinking fountain
Out and About - Castlemaine
Scooter and e-bike charging points, bike storage, repair stations and water fountains and signage.
Out and About - Maldon
Bike repair station and bike storage.
Out and About - North Castlemaine
Scooter and e-bike charging points, bike storage, repair stations and water fountains and signage.
Out and About - Campbells Creek
Scooter and e-bike charging points, bike storage, repair stations and water fountains and signage.
Food Links
Food Links Maldon
Workshops and growing food to help with food insecurity.
Food Links Castlemaine
Workshops and growing food to help with food insecurity.
Volunteer Lifeguards
Volunteer Lifeguards - Pyramid Hill
Recruit and train volunteer lifeguards to supervise swimming programs being held outside of the contracted lifeguard hours. Project focused on development stage with preparation of a policy, guidelines and PD for volunteer lifeguards.
Volunteer Lifeguards - Boort
Recruit and train volunteer lifeguards to supervise swimming programs being held outside of the contracted lifeguard hours. Project focused on development stage with preparation of a policy, guidelines and PD for volunteer lifeguards.
Volunteer Lifeguards - Inglewood
Recruit and train volunteer lifeguards to supervise swimming programs being held outside of the contracted lifeguard hours. Project focused on development stage with preparation of a policy, guidelines and PD for volunteer lifeguards.
Volunteer Lifeguards - Mitiamo
Recruit and train volunteer lifeguards to supervise swimming programs being held outside of the contracted lifeguard hours. Project focused on development stage with preparation of a policy, guidelines and PD for volunteer lifeguards.
Volunteer Lifeguards - Wedderburn
Recruit and train volunteer lifeguards to supervise swimming programs being held outside of the contracted lifeguard hours. Project focused on development stage with preparation of a policy, guidelines and PD for volunteer lifeguards.
Water Refill Stations
Water Refill Station - Serpentine
Water refill station installed in partnership with Coliban Water.
Water Refill Station - Pyramid Hill
Water refill station installed in partnership with Coliban Water.
Water Refill Station - Boort
Water refill station installed in partnership with Coliban Water.
Healthy Sports Clubs and Rewards
Healthy Sports Clubs and Rewards - Boort Yando Cricket Club
Four junior cricket clubs across Loddon Shire participated in the Healthy Sports Clubs and Rewards project, supporting clubs to provide healthy, locally sourced rewards.
Healthy Sports Clubs and Rewards - Kingower Cricket Club
Four junior cricket clubs across Loddon Shire participated in the Healthy Sports Clubs and Rewards project, supporting clubs to provide healthy, locally sourced rewards.
Healthy Sports Clubs and Rewards - Bridgewater Bulls Cricket Club
Four junior cricket clubs across Loddon Shire participated in the Healthy Sports Clubs and Rewards project, supporting clubs to provide healthy, locally sourced rewards.
Healthy Sports Clubs and Rewards - Wedderburn Band Cricket Club
Four junior cricket clubs across Loddon Shire participated in the Healthy Sports Clubs and Rewards project, supporting clubs to provide healthy, locally sourced rewards.
Fitness Sessions
Fitness Sessions and Fitness Program Guides - Pyramid Hill
Free exercise sessions at the outdoor fitness equipment. Fitness program guides developed by local trainers to provide advice for all fitness levels on how to use the outdoor fitness equipment.
Fitness Sessions and Fitness Program Guides - Boort
Free exercise sessions at the outdoor fitness equipment. Fitness program guides developed by local trainers to provide advice for all fitness levels on how to use the outdoor fitness equipment.
Fitness Sessions and Fitness Program Guides
Free exercise sessions at the outdoor fitness equipment. Fitness program guides developed by local trainers to provide advice for all fitness levels on how to use the outdoor fitness equipment.
Light Up the Night
Light Up the Night - Inglewood
The Light Up the Night project aimed to improve access to recreation reserves in Wedderburn and Inglewood by installing lighting for evening use during winter. This made the spaces safer and more inviting, especially for walking and informal activity. Survey results showed increased use and a strong intention among participants to be more active ongoing.
Light Up the Night - Wedderburn
The Light Up the Night project aimed to improve access to recreation reserves in Wedderburn and Inglewood by installing lighting for evening use during winter. This made the spaces safer and more inviting, especially for walking and informal activity. Survey results showed increased use and a strong intention among participants to be more active ongoing.
Parkrun
parkrun - Pyramid Hill
With support from the Pyramid Hill Progress Association, Loddon Shire, and Healthy Loddon Campaspe, the Pyramid Hill Golf trail parkrun was created as a fun and free way for people to get active close to home.
parkrun - Boort
The Boort community were assisted to develop an appropriate route that meets Parkrun�??s criteria.
Aqua Aerobics
Aqua Aerobics - Pyramid Hill
The Aqua Aerobics Pilot introduced structured, low-cost fitness sessions in Pyramid Hill and Mitiamo, attracting older adults and providing both physical and social benefits. With over 100 attendances across both towns, the pilot filled a local gap and was well received �?? leading Belgravia Leisure to commit to continuing the program in future pool seasons.
Aqua Aerobics - Mitiamo
The Aqua Aerobics Pilot introduced structured, low-cost fitness sessions in Pyramid Hill and Mitiamo, attracting older adults and providing both physical and social benefits. With over 100 attendances across both towns, the pilot filled a local gap and was well received �?? leading Belgravia Leisure to commit to continuing the program in future pool seasons.
Sports Equipment Libraries
Sports Equipment Libraries - Maryborough Community House
?�Sports Equipment Libraries were established at Maryborough Library, Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre, and Maryborough Community House, providing free access to scooters, skateboards, balls, and safety gear. These have been especially popular with families during school holidays, helping reduce cost barriers to physical activity
Sports Equipment Libraries - Maryborough Library
?�Sports Equipment Libraries were established at Maryborough Library, Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre, and Maryborough Community House, providing free access to scooters, skateboards, balls, and safety gear. These have been especially popular with families during school holidays, helping reduce cost barriers to physical activity
Sports Equipment Libraries - Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre
?�Sports Equipment Libraries were established at Maryborough Library, Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre, and Maryborough Community House, providing free access to scooters, skateboards, balls, and safety gear. These have been especially popular with families during school holidays, helping reduce cost barriers to physical activity
Sports Equipment Libraries - Pyramid Hill
Sports Equipment Libraries provided free access to sports gear in Tarnagulla and Pyramid Hill, supporting spontaneous and informal activity for all ages.
Sports Equipment Libraries - Tarnagulla
Sports Equipment Libraries provided free access to sports gear in Tarnagulla and Pyramid Hill, supporting spontaneous and informal activity for all ages.
Healthy Sports Rewards
Healthy Sports Rewards - Maryborough Netball Association
The Healthy Sports Rewards project involved four sporting clubs across Central Goldfields Shire, reaching over 300 junior participants in total.
Healthy Sports Rewards - Carisbrook Cricket Club
The Healthy Sports Rewards project involved four sporting clubs across Central Goldfields Shire, reaching over 300 junior participants in total.
Healthy Sports Rewards - Maryborough Junior Football Club
The Healthy Sports Rewards project involved four sporting clubs across Central Goldfields Shire, reaching over 300 junior participants in total.
Healthy Sports Rewards - Maryborough Giants Football Netball Club
The Healthy Sports Rewards project involved four sporting clubs across Central Goldfields Shire, reaching over 300 junior participants in total.
EWMAC Healthy Choices
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google.comHydration station Kyabram
Installation of permanent hydration station at Kyabram Recreation Reserve, in partnership with GV Water, to provide the community with access to fresh, free drinking water.
google.comKitchen Garden Program Rushworth Kindergarten
Kitchen garden upgrades and support including: - Supply of new wicking beds with greenhouse covers - Soil, potting mix and seedlings - Support to register with Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, plus staff upskilling - Resources including gardening and cooking equipment, aprons, worm gardens and books
Tongala Multicultural Healthy Eating Project
Supporting the multicultural community in Tongala to access and grow culturally safe fresh foods such as taro and cassava. Also providing educational resources about healthier foods found in more abundance in Victoria.
Healthy Sports Clubs project, Rochester Little Athletics
Supporting Rochester Little Athletics to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing canteen equipment, menu reviews, and promotional support.
google.comHydration station Girgarre
Installation of permanent hydration station in Progress Park, Girgarre, in partnership with GW Water, to provide the community with access to fresh, free drinking water.
Walk This Way - Echuca
The Walk This Way project aims to support residents to be physically active on local footpaths for free. The project consists of mapped walking loops and a series of fun footpath stickers to encourage children and adults alike to be active. Featured at: Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School, Echuca East Primary School, Kyabram P-12 College, Rochester Early Learning, St Joseph�??s Rochester, Rochester Primary School.
Growing in Campaspe - Echuca
Supporting early learning students and their families to learn about and grow food at home.
Bike rack, Gunbower
Installation of bike racks to encourage active transport.
Healthy Sports Rewards - Tongala
Healthy Sports Rewards aims to offer an alternative to the unhealthy food and drink vouchers often presented to junior sporting club participants, through the provision of healthier rewards such as pool vouchers.
Healthy Sports Clubs - Echuca
Creating Healthy and Sustainable food and drink environments in sports clubs
Campaspe Fit - Rushworth
Fit exercise sessions in 4 locations.
google.comHealthy Sports Clubs project, Ky Valley Golf Club
Supporting Ky Valley Golf Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing canteen equipment, menu reviews, and promotional support.
Healthy Sports Rewards - Stanhope
Healthy Sports Rewards aims to offer an alternative to the unhealthy food and drink vouchers often presented to junior sporting club participants, through the provision of healthier rewards such as pool vouchers.
Activation on Wheels
Creation of a trailer equipped with exercise and sporting equipment that can be used across the Shire. To book the trailer, contact Kyabram Community and Learning Centre at www.kclc.com.au.
Walk This Way - Kyabram
The Walk This Way project aims to support residents to be physically active on local footpaths for free. The project consists of mapped walking loops and a series of fun footpath stickers to encourage children and adults alike to be active. Featured at: Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School, Echuca East Primary School, Kyabram P-12 College, Rochester Early Learning, St Joseph�??s Rochester, Rochester Primary School.
Hydration station Rushworth
Installation of permanent hydration station in Rushworth, in partnership with GW Water, to provide the community with access to fresh, free drinking water.
Healthy Sports Club - Colbinabbin
Creating Healthy and Sustainable food and drink environments in sports clubs.
Healthy Sports Clubs project, Lancaster Football Netball Club
Supporting Lancester Football Netball Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing canteen equipment, menu reviews, and promotional support.
google.comHealthy Sports Rewards - Rochester
Healthy Sports Rewards aims to offer an alternative to the unhealthy food and drink vouchers often presented to junior sporting club participants, through the provision of healthier rewards such as pool vouchers.
Girgarre Walking Track enhancement
Installation of two picnic tables and accessible park benches along walking trail in Girgarre to support all members of the community to be active in the space.
google.comHealthy Sports Clubs project, Mt Pleasant Football Netball Club
Supporting Mt Pleasant Football Netball Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing canteen equipment, menu reviews, and promotional support.
Bike rack, Lockington
Installation of bike racks to encourage active transport.
Healthy Schools Project, Rochester Primary School
Supporting Rochester PS to make simple, effective changes to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
Healthy Schools Project, Echuca East Primary School
Supporting Echuca East PS to make simple, effective changes to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
Healthy Sports Clubs project, Lockington Pony Club
Supporting Lockington Pony Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing canteen equipment, menu reviews, and promotional support.
google.comWalk This Way - Rochester
The Walk This Way project aims to support residents to be physically active on local footpaths for free. The project consists of mapped walking loops and a series of fun footpath stickers to encourage children and adults alike to be active. Featured at: Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School, Echuca East Primary School, Kyabram P-12 College, Rochester Early Learning, St Joseph�??s Rochester, Rochester Primary School.
Hydration station Lockington
Installation of permanent hydration station at Lockington Recreation Reserve, in partnership with Coliban Water, to provide the community with access to fresh, free drinking water.
google.comStoryWalk Campaspe Shire
StoryWalks are a fun and educational activity that places a children�??s story (literally a book taken apart!) along a popular walking route in the community. They are a physical activity and a literary experience in one. The StoryWalk in Campaspe Shire is a bit different to our other StoryWalks because it's portable - meaning it can be moved to lots of different locations for all to enjoy! The portable StoryWalk is currently at Echuca Library where it will be used for regular storytimes and events.
google.comActive Stadiums Program, Tongala Stadium
The Active Stadiums Pilot Program encouraged the community, particularly new parents, seniors and people with disability, to be physically active. The weekly activities aimed to make better use of local stadiums during times when they're not busy.
Activating Tongala Fitness Hub
Delivery of a weekly before-school fitness program for school children in Term 4 2021 and Term 1 2022 using existing infrastructure at Tongala Primary School. The program provided an opportunity for children in Tongala to learn physical activity skills as well as a chance to connect with other children. The program also encouraged families to be active together.
School Kitchen Garden Project, Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School
Providing support to Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School to increase consumption of healthy food within their community. The project included: - Enrolment in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. - Support to develop a shared calendar between garden staff/students, kitchen garden/staff and caf?? staff/students to increase planting, harvesting and use of produce. - Support to include the garden program as an option for school subject selection. - Installation of a permanent watering system throughout the garden to improve sustainability, quality and amount of produce and reduce the need for staff/volunteers to have to maintain the garden by hand. - Installation of a small greenhouse to enable the school to propagate their own seeds, with the view to being fully sustainable, as well as creating a seed library for the wider community. - Providing small-scale kitchen equipment including fridge, freezer and scales to assist with produce storage, preparation of meals and waste reduction. - Assessment of their caf?? menu assessment to support offering of healthy options.
google.comWalking on Eyre
Installation of 250m of footpath to connect locals to nearby sporting, recreation and community locations, and enable safe physical activity.
Healthy Sports Rewards - Echuca
Healthy Sports Rewards aims to offer an alternative to the unhealthy food and drink vouchers often presented to junior sporting club participants, through the provision of healthier rewards such as pool vouchers.
Campaspe Fit - Echuca
Fit exercise sessions in 4 locations.
Healthy Sports Rewards - Kyabram
Healthy Sports Rewards aims to offer an alternative to the unhealthy food and drink vouchers often presented to junior sporting club participants, through the provision of healthier rewards such as pool vouchers.
Geocaching - Rochester
Getting people out and about in Rochester by encourage residents to take up geocaching �?? the world�??s largest treasure hunt!
Healthy Schools project
Tongala Primary School
Healthy Sports Clubs project, Rochester FNC
Supporting Rochester Football Netball Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing canteen equipment, menu reviews, and promotional support.
google.comHealthy Sports Clubs project, Echuca Moama Squash Club
Supporting Echuca Moama Squash Club to encourage healthier food and drink choices by healthy choices signage and water fountain.
Healthy Schools Project, Echuca 208 Primary School
Supporting Echuca 208 PS to make simple, effective changes to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
Bike rack, Colbinabbin
Installation of bike racks to encourage active transport.
Supporting Healthy Eating in Central Goldfields Shire
The Healthy Eating project successfully built local capacity to support healthy cooking and eating across Central Goldfields Shire: - Cooking Together workshop - Cooking Together manual
Adventure Bingo Gunbower
Get active and have some fun for free with Adventure Bingo in Gunbower! The rules are simple: �?� Head to the start point and start your walk. �?� Mark off the sites on the Bingo card as you see them. �?� Once you find all the sites in a straight, vertical, horizontal or diagonal line you�??ve got Bingo!
healthyloddoncampaspe.auBike rack, Rochester
Installation of bike racks to encourage active transport.
Healthy Sports Rewards - Lockington Bamawm
Healthy Sports Rewards aims to offer an alternative to the unhealthy food and drink vouchers often presented to junior sporting club participants, through the provision of healthier rewards such as pool vouchers.
Active Stadiums Program, Kyabram Stadium
The Active Stadiums Pilot Program encouraged the community, particularly new parents, seniors and people with disability, to be physically active. The weekly activities aimed to make better use of local stadiums during times when they're not busy.
google.comActivating Crossenvale
Path upgrades, installation of seating and shade sail, hydration station, football posts, and half-court upgrade. Activation events to introduce locals to the upgraded space and encourage use.
google.comHealthy Schools Project, Echuca Twin Rivers Primary School
Supporting Echuca Twin Rivers PS to make simple, effective changes to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
google.comHealthy Sports Clubs project, Rushworth Bowls Club
Supporting Rushworth Bowls Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing canteen equipment, menu reviews, and promotional support.
Adventure Bingo Echuca
Get active and have some fun for free with Adventure Bingo in Echuca! The rules are simple: �?� Head to the start point and start your walk. �?� Mark off the sites on the Bingo card as you see them. �?� Once you find all the sites in a straight, vertical, horizontal or diagonal line you�??ve got Bingo!
healthyloddoncampaspe.auHydration station Stanhope
Installation of permanent hydration station at Stanhope Community Health, in partnership with GV Water, to provide the community with access to fresh, free drinking water.
Central Goldfields Food Network
Formation of a planning group to look at creating a long term Food Systems network in the shire. Two community workshops were conducted at the Maryborough Community Hub in April and May 2023. Findings from the workshop were collated into a paper/recommendations.
maps.google.comKitchen Garden Program Rochester & District Childcare Centre
Kitchen garden upgrades and support including: - Supply of new wicking beds with greenhouse covers - Soil, potting mix and seedlings - Support to register with Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, plus staff upskilling - Resources including gardening and cooking equipment, aprons, worm gardens and books
google.comAdventure Bingo Rochester
Get active and have some fun for free with Adventure Bingo in Rochester! The rules are simple: �?� Head to the start point and start your walk. �?� Mark off the sites on the Bingo card as you see them. �?� Once you find all the sites in a straight, vertical, horizontal or diagonal line you�??ve got Bingo!
healthyloddoncampaspe.auBike rack, Kyabram
Installation of bike racks to encourage active transport.
Campaspe Fit - Crossenvale
Fit exercise sessions in 4 locations .
Growing in Campaspe - Rochester
Supporting early learning students and their families to learn about and grow food at home.
Active Stadiums Program, Echuca Stadium
The Active Stadiums Pilot Program encouraged the community, particularly new parents, seniors and people with disability, to be physically active. The weekly activities aimed to make better use of local stadiums during times when they're not busy.
google.comHealthy Schools project - Rochester College
Rochester College
Hydration station Colbinabbin
Installation of permanent hydration station in Colbinabbin, in partnership with GW Water, to provide the community with access to fresh, free drinking water.
Healthy Schools Project, Echuca College
Supporting Echuca College to make simple, effective changes to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
google.comCampaspe Fit - Rochester
Fit' exercise sessions in 4 locations
Healthy Sports Clubs project, Lockington Bamawm FNC
Supporting Lockington Bamawm Football Netball Club to offer healthier food and drink choices at their canteen by providing canteen equipment, menu reviews, and promotional support.
google.comHealthy Sports Rewards - Lancaster
Healthy Sports Rewards aims to offer an alternative to the unhealthy food and drink vouchers often presented to junior sporting club participants, through the provision of healthier rewards such as pool vouchers.