Our Swim, Sport and Leisure team is encouraging more women to get active in a safe and
inclusive space with a trial ‘women only’ swimming and gym program at
Norlane ARC.
‘Gym & Swim Sundays’ aims to help women (aged 10 and over) of all
multicultural backgrounds and abilities to feel comfortable exercising and
enjoy its health benefits.
Research
tells us that women exercise less than men,
while women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are born overseas
have reported a 20 per cent less participation rate in physical activity and sport compared to Australian-born
women.
Between 6:00pm
– 7:30pm on Sunday 29 September, Sunday
27 October and Sunday 24 November, there
will be women-only access to:
- Warm Water Pool
- 25 Metre Lap Pool
- Spa, Sauna and Steam Room
- Fully Equipped Gym
- Small Group Training (Motivate30 session in gym)
- All Female Staff
- Accessible Change Facilities
Members of Norlane ARC can attend at no cost, otherwise participants will be charged $8.80 (Adult) or $6.70 (Concession).
Promotions of the pilot program have been translated into Arabic, Hindi, Dari, Mandarin, Swahili and Tamil, and shared with local community groups.
Bookings are not essential but can be made prior to attendance.
Deputy
Mayor Anthony Aitken, Windermere Ward
We're pleased to offer a
specialised program for women that encourages healthy behaviours.
Research shows
Australian women, including those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
backgrounds, don’t exercise as often as men.
In
fact, our Community Activation Plan for the Norlane ARC identified a need for
women-only access to the facility in line with the cultural and religious
beliefs from our local Iranian, Afghan and Pakistani communities.
It’s
important that all of our residents have access to a safe and inclusive space
to exercise and we’re excited to provide this option.
Inclusion
and Care portfolio chair Councillor Sarah Hathway, Windermere Ward
Gym & Swim
Sundays are a chance for women to take the time to care for themselves.
Exercise
and community connection does wonders for our health and wellbeing, and is well
worth the effort.
We’re
offering exclusive gym and pool access to women of all backgrounds to challenge
the barriers that exist for females staying active.
During Gym &
Swim Sundays, the centre will be staffed solely by female employees.