The 2025 Active Living Census was launched today and is now available for Loddon Campaspe residents to complete online at www.healthyloddoncampaspe.au/alc .
The Active Living Census, which was conducted in the Loddon Campaspe region in both 2014 and 2019, is a vital regional survey that will collect important data on residents' health, wellbeing, and lifestyle habits to guide future community planning and investment.
Healthy Loddon Campaspe, a Victorian State Government-funded initiative aimed at improving health outcomes in the region, is delivering the 2025 Active Living Census (ALC) in partnership with the six local government areas of Greater Bendigo, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Loddon, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires.
Covering key topics such as physical activity, nutrition, life satisfaction, and access to recreational opportunities, the ALC will provide a snapshot of how people in Campaspe and our region live and what barriers they may face to staying healthy and active.
Campaspe Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Mackrell urged all residents to take part by completing the online census.
"The Active Living Census provides vital insights into the health and wellbeing priorities of our community.
"The more people who participate, the clearer the picture we get. We strongly encourage everyone, young or old, active or not to take 15 minutes to fill it out. It's your health, your community, your say," Cr Mackrell said.
Campaspe Shire Council Director Communities Jo Bradshaw said the insights from this year's ALC will guide planning and funding for programs, facilities, and services that meet community needs.
"The insights from the ALC also support councils, health agencies, and community groups in developing local initiatives and identifying priority projects for better health outcomes.
"Each response helps guide improvements that matter such as upgraded community spaces and more opportunities to stay healthy," Ms Bradshaw said.
Completing the census online is easy, anonymous, and takes around 15 minutes. Everyone who completes the census online will have the chance to be in the draw to win their share of $10,000 in prizes in the early bird and weekly prize draws.
To complete the Active Living Census visit go.healthyloddoncampaspe.au/alc
