Girls and women of Bendigo, it’s time to get your comfy shoes out – the next two weeks are all about you.

Bendigo Community Health Services, Sports Focus and City of Greater Bendigo are inviting you to a fortnight of fun, free, female-friendly activities as part of the This Girl Can movement.

Head of Vichealth’sThis Girl Can (Victoria), Rebecca Ahern says the week is about creating more opportunities for women be active in their local community, no matter their age, background, or abilities.

“This Girl Can – Victoria is all about celebrating what women can do, whether that’s a walk around the block or a few laps of the pool,” she said.

“This Girl Can Week is here to support women to get back into exercise and enjoy the feeling of moving their body again – whether it’s the connection of being part of a team, the peace found through yoga or the freedom of going for a run or ride.

“There’s no judgement if you haven’t exercised in a while, all that matters is that you give it a go.”

Bendigo Community Health Services, Sports Focus and City of Greater Bendigo are bringing you a fortnight of sport and active recreation activities for those who identify as female.

BCHS Senior Health Promotion Officer, Siobhan Sullivan, says This Girl Can Bendigo, is a great opportunity for local women and girls to have a safe space to be physically active and try new activities.

“We hope those involved will provide inclusive spaces for women and girls to be active and support them well into the future,” she said.

Activities will run from September 12-22 and encompass the first week of September school holidays to encourage children to join in.

Some of the activities on offer during the two weeks are twilight yoga, bush walks, personal training sessions, golf and more. No matter what your skill level, we encourage you to come along and try some of the activities on offer.

The launch of This Girl Can Week Bendigo will be held on Monday September12, 4pm-5pm at Lake Weeroona.

For more information visit: This Girl Can Week 2022 – Sports Focus or contact Siobhan Sullivan at 5406 1200 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.