ActiveSmart Koorda
Locals are invited to get active through new program. Koorda, it’s time to get active!
The Shire of Koorda is excited and proud to be collaborating with the State Government to bring ActiveSmart to our community. We’re excited to be part of ActiveSmart because we hope it brings people’s health to the front of their minds.
The Wheatbelt has the highest rates of overweight adults at risk of developing chronic disease, so we want to take on this challenge to encourage residents to become more active now and for the long term.
Koorda is one of 12 local governments helping Wheatbelt residents become more active. We’re all working with a common goal but it would be great if the Koorda residents joined together and showed the rest of them just how ActiveSmart we are!
ActiveSmart is a free active lifestyle program designed to increase people’s activity levels and change long term habits. Participants are encouraged to become more active and connected to others in the community.
Participants will be able to access personalised telephone coaching, as well as a range of information about opportunities to get active in the local area. This tailored approach moves away from the traditional focus on exercise, catering to different lifestyles and making getting active accessible for all.
There are some great free programs offered for those wanting to become more active! Get on Track (getontrackchellenge.com.au) and My Healthy Balance (myhealthybalance.com.au) are just two great free programs in which you can join challenges to increase your physical activity.
For the men; check out Shed-it and Workplace Power on the Diabetes WA website (diabeteswa.com.au). These free programs are tailored specifically for men to increase their physical activity and help them choose healthier foods without cutting out all the things they love.
And we haven't forgotten the kids. Check out Nature Play WA (natureplaywa.com.au) for a free program which kids will love! It is all about getting kids to run, jump, climb, splash, invent and play!
For a quick overview of each program, please read through below posters.
Get on Track
A FREE, online, team based challenge desgined to help you increase your daily physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake.
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My Healthy Balance
A FREE program which provides you with the skills and information you need to make informed decisions about nutrition, exercise and stress so that you can make sustainable positive changes to your life.
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SHED-IT
A low cost program designed by men specially for men. It is a program that allows men to lose weight without giving up the things they love! So during the SHED-IT program you can still enjoy life'd luxuries, like a cold beet, a glass of wine or some hot chips every now and then!
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Nature Play WA - Passport Challenge
An exciting, interactive and fun way to get children active and outdoors! The idea of Nature Play WA is to get kids (3-12+) outside by completing a series of fun, low (or no) cost "missions. Missions are delivered through a Passport booklet, available FREE to all West Australians.
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