HLC Projects in Loddon Shire Council
Activation projects led by Healthy Loddon Campaspe in Loddon Shire Council 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.
Precinct Projects
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 - Wedderburn
Outdoor exercise equipment pods, resurfacing, water fountain installation, solar lighting, shade sail, exercise programs and promotional material.
Open Space - Bridgewater
Outdoor exercise equipment pods, resurfacing, water fountain installation, solar lighting, shade sail, exercise programs and promotional material.
Jamie's Ministry of Food
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 - 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 - 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.
Healthy Sports Clubs
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 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.
Fitness Sessions
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 - 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
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.
Water Refill Stations
Water Refill Station - Boort
Water refill station installed in partnership with Coliban Water.
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.
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.
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.
Other activations
Outdoor Fitness Equipment - Pyramid Hill
Outdoor exercise equipment and exercise sessions.
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 - Inglewood
Installation of outdoor fitness equipment at J Sloan Park.
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.
Parkrun
parkrun - Boort
The Boort community were assisted to develop an appropriate route that meets Parkrun’s criteria.
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.
Light Up the Night
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.
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.
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 - Tarnagulla
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 - Pyramid Hill
Sports Equipment Libraries provided free access to sports gear in Tarnagulla and Pyramid Hill, supporting spontaneous and informal activity for all ages.
Healthy Sports Clubs and 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.
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 - 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 - 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.