Daughters of the West is back for 2024, educating and inspiring women to prioritise their health and wellbeing.
The free 10-week program starts the week of July 15, and will in held in four locations across Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, including at the new-look Brooklyn Community Hall for the first time.
Run in partnership with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, participants hear from local experts to learn more about different aspects of health, and are empowered to prioritise their wellbeing.
Each session includes an hour of movement with an exercise physiologist and personal trainer, supported by student exercise physiologists, tailored to each participant's ability.
This year, sessions will be held:
Mondays, 1pm to 3pm at Laverton Community Hub
Tuesdays, 6.30pm to 8.30pm at RecWest Footscray
Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm at Brooklyn Community Hall (just off Millers Road)
Thursdays, 10.15am to 12.15pm at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
Limited spots are still available across the programs. To register, visit the Western Bulldogs' Daughters of the West page.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Cr Pamela Sutton-Legaud:
"This is an incredible program that has been helping people in the western suburbs for years. It's such a great opportunity to be part of a community of local, like-minded women each week for two hours and get some invaluable advice and tips on improving your health and wellbeing.
"I'm really pleased to see the program being run in Brooklyn this year. The new community hall is a great spot, and it's quick and easy to get to."
Quotes attributable to City of Maribyrnong Mayor, Cr Cuc Lam:
"Our partnership with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and local health services allows us to provide invaluable resources and support to women in our community. I encourage them to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and register for Daughters of the West."
