HLC projects in Central Goldfields Shire

Activation projects led by Healthy Loddon Campaspe in Campaspe Shire to create healthy spaces, places and practices that support an increase in physical activity and healthy eating. Place-based activation projects are designed based on community-level data and local stakeholder and community engagement.

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.

Carisbrook outdoor fitness equipment

Four pieces of outdoor exercise equipment installed within Market Reserve Carisbrook, plus instructional signage.

Go and Play Carisbrook

Activating local outdoor spaces and places.

Go and Play Dunolly

Activating local outdoor spaces and places.

Go and Play Maryborough

Activating local outdoor spaces and places.

Go and Play Talbot

Activating local outdoor spaces and places.

Goldfields Reservoir playground, path upgrades and parkrun

Path upgrade and widening, installation of a nature play area and facilitation of weekly parkrun.

Maryborough Community kitchen garden and playground

Walking path upgrades, playground enhancement, kitchen garden sessions, shade sails and installation of a new BBQ.

Talbot outdoor fitness equipment and seating

Installation of outdoor fitness equipment, seating and signage in Pioneer Reserve, Talbot.

Drinking water fountain Carisbrook

Installation of drinking water fountain at Market Reserve, Carisbrook

Drinking water fountain Talbot

Installation of drinking water fountain at Pioneer Reserve, Talbot

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jamie's Ministry of Food - Asteria Maryborough

Asteria clients learn how to make healthy food - at 3 sites; Bendigo, 2 x Maryborough

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.

Storywalks

The Maryborough StoryWalks project brought together movement and literacy in a fun, free activity.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Sports Rewards

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.

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 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.

Sports Equipment Libraries

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 - 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