Line Dancing at Workers Blacktown
2025-12-24 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-31 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-07 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-14 14:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Venue: Workers Blacktown, 55 Campbell Street, Blacktown
Every Wednesday at 2:30pm – 3:30pm Western Sydney Changing Diabetes provides free line dancing for members in the Diamond Showroom at Workers Blacktown

Sign up a friend to win a cookbook
2025-12-25
Know someone else who might like to join the 2kg Challenge? Send them this link today and you could win The Greengrocer’s Diet cookbook!
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Join a free boxing, cross-training or yoga camp
2025-12-25
Live Life Get Active have free classes suitable to all ages and abilities, all equipment is supplied and plans can be adapted to any fitness level. Find and register to your nearest camp for free.
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Tell us about your progress!
2025-12-26, 2026-01-02, 2026-01-09, 2026-01-16
We’d love to hear about your progress. How are you feeling? Post a tip, what’s working and why, or what’s hard. We all have our ups and downs. Share yours with us! We are in this 2kg Challenge together!
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Get Fit for Free with Outdoor Gym Equipment!
2025-12-27
Looking to work out with gym equipment without the fees? Or maybe you just want to soak up the sun while you exercise?
Check out Robinhood – your ultimate guide to free outdoor fitness!
This website is packed with information about local fitness spots and the best part? They’re all completely FREE! You can discover outdoor gyms, swimming pools and even group running programs.
Just enter your location and how far you’re willing to travel and you’ll get a list of FREE fitness facilities near you.
Each venue tells you what equipment is available, plus maps and directions to get there. You’ll even find photos and instructional videos to show you how to use the equipment.
The site also features a variety of articles with outdoor fitness plans, free workout programs, health benefits of training outside, tips for boosting mobility and more!
Ready to get started? Check it out here: https://freeoutdoorfitness.net
And don’t forget to check out the Healthy Living Options guide for Western Sydney, available for FREE as part of the 2kg Challenge! You can find it here: RESOURCES – 2kg Challenge

Try Ellie's Sunshine (Vitamin D) Salad
2025-12-28
Perfect for lunch or dinner, this simple, nourishing salad can be whipped together in just minutes.
No Money, No Time has healthy recipes, hacks, myths and FAQs about healthy eating and best of all, they have a Healthy Eating Quiz, which gives recipe suggestions and ideas tailored for you.
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Why take the 2kg Challenge?
2025-12-28
Take the 2kg challenge and beat diabetes.
Western Sydney is a diabetes hotspot.
Type 2 Diabetes is growing and is largely driven by weight gain. More than 60% of adults are either overweight or obese.
We’d like more people to know about type 2 diabetes and how to prevent it.

The risk of type 2 diabetes is greatly increased by high blood pressure, being overweight, not being active enough, eating a poor diet and having the classic ‘apple shape’ body where extra weight is carried around your waist.

Diabetes can cause damage to your heart, brain, kidneys, eyes and feet.
Adults living in Western Sydney are twice as likely to have diabetes than those living in Sydney’s Eastern or Northern suburbs. The rates are particularly high in our multi-cultural population groups, that is First Nations, Asian, Middle Eastern and Pacific Islander populations.
If you are at risk of type 2 diabetes, shedding just 2kg – and keeping it off – can reduce your chance of developing diabetes by 30%.

Try out a new recipe
2025-12-29
No Money, No Time has healthy recipes, hacks, myths and FAQs about healthy eating and best of all, they have a Healthy Eating Quiz, which gives recipe suggestions and ideas tailored for you.
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Try Asparagus, Tomato & Feta Salad
2025-12-30

New! Line Dancing at Workers Sports
2025-12-30 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-06 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-13 14:30 - 15:30
Venue: Workers Sports, 170 Reservoir Road, Blacktown
Every Tuesday at 2:30pm – 3:30pm Western Sydney Changing Diabetes provides free line dancing for members at Workers Sports

Try an exercise lesson at home
2026-01-01
Our friends at Active and Health NSW have developed Healthy Ageing Online Learning – A Free Resource for Older Adults.
Here are two beginner-friendly online exercise circuits, complete with instructional videos so you can follow along at home.
Click here for Exercise circuit 1 » and here for Exercise circuit 2 »

Try Grilled Mediterranean Veg Pizza
2026-01-03

Looking for easy, tasty meal ideas? Get your FREE recipe book!
2026-01-04
Trying new recipes is a great way to keep healthy eating fun and interesting. If you’re looking for inspiration, Diabetes Australia has just launched a brand new FREE recipe book!
Packed with heart-healthy meals designed and approved by dietitians, the Take Diabetes 2 Heart recipe book makes healthy eating delicious and simple.
Download your free copy today and discover tasty dishes your heart will love!
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Stay Connected and Ask a Dietitian
2026-01-05
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and join our Facebook Group for updates, and special offers, and to ask questions directly to our 2kg Challenge Dietitian every Monday.
2kg Challenge Western Sydney Members Facebook Group

Get a free health check from a SiSU Health Station
2026-01-06
SiSU Health Stations gives you a free self-service health check in under five minutes.
As well as your diabetes risk, SiSU Health Stations also measure blood pressure, heart rate, weight and perceived stress.
Regular health checks using a SiSU machine can be an important part of your 2kg Challenge!
There are SiSU machines at Workers Blacktown and Workers Sports and many pharmacies in Western Sydney.

Stay hydrated to help reduce fatigue, tiredness and cravings
2026-01-08
Instead of reaching for sugary drinks or caffeine, prioritize water throughout the day. Dehydration can mimic fatigue, tiredness, and even cravings. Stay hydrated to help your body function optimally, boost energy levels, and keep your mind clear.

Check out Reclink Connect's FREE weekday programs to engage your body and mind
2026-01-10
Reclink Connect – by national sport and recreation charity, Reclink Australia – is a FREE national engagement initiative to connect you with expert-led health and wellbeing activities.
Join in and connect from the comfort of your own home or suggest to your local community house or Council to run a group session locally.
From Yoga and Tai Chi to Zumba and Dancefit, Reclink Connect offers a variety of programs every weekday to engage your body and mind – while connecting you with your own virtual support team!
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Join up a friend
2026-01-11
Know someone else who might like to join the 2kg Challenge? Send them this link today!
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Exercise for health, not perfection
2026-01-12
When it comes to exercise, shift your focus from achieving a ‘perfect’ body to nurturing your physical and mental well-being. Exercise is not a punishment for indulging; it’s a celebration of what your body can do. Whether dancing, hiking, yoga, or a stroll in the park, find an activity that brings you joy and makes you feel alive. These words of wisdom are from the team at Live Life Get Active
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Sign up for FREE phone and online health coaching
2026-01-15
The Get Healthy Service offers free phone and online health coaching to help you make lifestyle changes to improve your health. Delivered by NSW Health, the service is available to people over 16 years of age living in NSW.
When you join, you’ll receive 6 or more confidential coaching calls with a university qualified health coach.
Get Healthy Service coaches can support you to:

set and achieve your health goals
eat well and keep active
reduce the amount of alcohol you drink
reach and stay at a healthy weight
gain a healthy amount of weight in pregnancy
stay active during and after cancer treatment

The program is designed to fit in with your life, with coaching available at a time that works for you.
Sign up to get started or ask your health professional for a referral.
Learn more about how the Get Healthy Service works.

Ditch the soft drink today! Opt for sparkling water instead.
2026-01-17
Make a healthier choice by ditching soft drinks and opting for sparkling water instead. Refreshing and hydrating, sparkling water satisfies your craving for fizz without the added sugar or calories. Start today and feel revitalized!

Join a walking group today!
2026-01-18
Heart Foundation Walking have established a network of walking groups all over Australia, led by community volunteer Walk Organisers. The Walking Groups are a social, fun and easy way to get more physically active. Walking groups come in different sizes and walk at various times of the day and days of the week, for varying distances and differing levels of difficulty. Find out more and search and join a group in your area
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