The Dandenong community is once again being urged to get active through the Premier\u2019s Active April challenge, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year.<\/p>\n
Member for Dandenong, Gabrielle Williams, today urged locals to spring into action and sign up for Active April.<\/p>\n
Everyone should enjoy the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle, but research shows it\u2019s not the case.<\/p>\n
More than 50 per cent of Victorian adults fail to meet the recommended levels of physical activity, while 80 per cent of children don\u2019t exercise enough.<\/p>\n
Premier\u2019s Active April is a great place to start \u2013 and getting involved is free and simple.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s campaign is encouraging Victorians of all ages and abilities to register and call on their pets as a fun and easy way to increase levels of physical activity.<\/p>\n
A new personalised \u201cMy Local\u201d feature on the website will be introduced to help people in Dandenong find local activities, events and offers within the community.<\/p>\n
Active April is also a great way for workplaces to boost morale around the office, and workplace teams are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s as easy as taking the stairs, walking the kids to school or getting out in the garden. Just by registering all participants receive:<\/p>\n