Blacktown City is home to many beautiful parks, gardens, recreation areas and playgrounds. Find out more here https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Sport-recreation/Parks-and-recreation-directory If you're not in Blacktown, no worries! Our resources page has a free Out & About in Western Sydney directory for you to find new parks and outdoor activities near you.
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Take the 2kg challenge and beat diabetes. Western Sydney is a diabetes hotspot. Diabetes is growing and is largely driven by weight gain. More than 60% of adults are either overweight or obese. Adults living in Western Sydney are twice as likely to have diabetes than those living in Sydney’s Eastern or Northern suburbs. The... Read more »
Let’s talk about food labels! Knowing how to read them can really help you make healthier choices, especially if you’re on a weight loss journey. Compare Options: Makes it easier to pick the healthier choice between similar products. Check Energy: You can figure out if a food is worth the energy it gives you. Know What's in... Read more »
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
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Did you know pre-diabetes often has no signs or symptoms? Lifestyle intervention including regular physical activity, healthy eating and good sleep is the first line of defence in preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Eating the right foods help stabilise bool sugar and maintain a healthy weight. Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, legumes, lean protein,... Read more »
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... Read more »
Sitting all day can be a drag on your energy and health. Take charge with this simple hack: every hour, stand up for 10 minutes! This helps: Boost your energy: Movement gets your blood flowing and wakes you up. Improve posture: Sitting hunched is no good. Stand tall and feel the difference! Sharpen your mind: A short break can... Read more »
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... Read more »
If your daily snacking habits involve a sugary muffin, cookie, pastry or chocolates, try setting yourself a starting goal of 2 or 3 days a week where you swap this for fresh fruit and yoghurt or veggie sticks and hummus. Get more tips on healthy living on the Live Life Get Active blog Find Out... Read more »
