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Helping improve our community's health where we live, learn, work and play by focussing on prevention in all systems.

Joined September 2013
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"Leave No Woman Behind - Achieving Gender Equality" You're invited to the Geelong International Women's Day 2018 on March 8 - Guest speaker: Susan Halliday. Tickets $15. Book: goo.gl/LnkFZU @GreaterGeelong @GMHBA @Comm4Geelong
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💚 Get the kids in the kitchen this half-term & get your bake on making these sweet potato muffins from Jamie's Everyday Super Food book. A great healthy snack to have on hand for your little ones this week. jamieol.com/Muffin
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A fast, reliable & connected transport network is part of #Geelong’s community-led #clevercreative vision! @GreaterGeelong is planning two new #cycling routes to make it safer and easier for everyone to ride. HAVE YOUR SAY: bit.ly/2Ezs0Db
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Could your #diet be affecting your #sleep?. Eat healthy regular meals during the day to avoid the ‘wired and tired’ feeling at night. Learn more > bit.ly/2tZXzBQ
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#Anxiety strikes 1 in 4 women at some point in their life. Check out our resources for support and advice > bit.ly/2t27DNS #womenshealth #mentalhealth
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Be part of the largest free dance celebration in the world! All ages, all abilities, all levels of experience. Learn the moves at diff Vic locations or online & then join us for the grand finale at @FedSquare 29 April. Register/more info bigdance.org.au @Ausdance 🎧🕺
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Next week is the start of @NutritionAust's #NATryfor5 campaign to add more veggies to snacks! Stay tuned for tips & a chance to win prizes! @DeakinIPAN #nutrition #health
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As parents, you’re in the best position to judge when your child is ‘ready’ to be travelling your neighbourhood on their own. We have some tips on how to build you and your child’s confidence and benefit from being more active bit.ly/2EaQV4u teapawt.net/victoriawalks/status/9…
Thirty six public health, consumer and academic groups support a range of policies to prevent obesity including a health levy on sugary drinks. #tippingthescales teapawt.net/smh/status/95016270647… – at Perth, Western Australia
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Every day 40,000 trips are made in and out of Central Geelong by workers. Just 2% are made by bike. Thanks to $4.7M from @TACVictoria , we're creating 2 new major cycling routes that will connect Central Geelong with Geelong's southern & western suburbs. Www.geelongaustralia.com.au/…
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Research shows in Australia only 15% of young women felt safe walking at night, compared to 54% of the men. So why do they feel unsafe? @victoriawalks @YACVic theconversation.com/young-pe…
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As we celebrate the end of 2017, we have some handy tips to help Victorians improve their health and wellbeing in 2018 bit.ly/2oF8Rg5
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Planning on hitting the beach? Check to make sure the water is safe for swimming with the @EPA_Victoria daily beach report! #GeelongSafe yarraandbay.vic.gov.au/beach…
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Need a kick-start to your new year? Join us for the 5km Dawnbuster Fun Run on the beautiful Geelong Waterfront on Sunday, 31 December! Entries are only $15 for Adults and $5 for juniors. Book online until tomorrow or register on the day from 6am bit.ly/dawnbuster
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We’re expecting extreme heat today. Keep cool. Drink plenty of water, stay indoors and avoid any unnecessary activity to #SurviveTheHeat. More info: go.vic.gov.au/VauSR0
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Do you have a 2–17 year old? They may be eligible for up to $1000 to look after their teeth – check here: health.gov.au/cdbs
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Get a FREE coffee from Rook or Tomi today between 10am-12nn as we celebrate the completion of the first part of the Green Spine! Print the voucher or pick one up from the #RevitalisingCentralGeelong office, 108 Moorabool St.
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New @aihw report shows high obesity rates amongst Indigenous young people #SugaryDrinksProperNoGood bit.ly/2k2CEgM @NACCHOAustralia
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Find out how to keep your child healthy and active. #24HrMove Visit health.gov.au/internet/main/…
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