Gippy girls can get moving this week

A collaboration between the Gippsland Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU), Latrobe City Council, Wellington Shire Council, GippSport and VicHealth is working to deliver activities across Gippsland that aim to inspire women to connect with others while staying active in a comfortable environment.

Gippy Girls Can, Gippsland’s own edition of the popular This Girl Can campaign, is offering a week of free and inclusive activities designed to encourage women and girls to get moving. Running from Monday 11 November to Sunday 17 November, Gippy Girls Can invites women of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels to join welcoming, supportive events throughout the region.

A full list of activities is available at GippyGirlsCan.com.au or www.facebook.com/gippygirlscan/

“Gippy Girls Can is a fantastic local opportunity to meet new people and join activities in a safe and accessible way.” GRPHU Prevention and Population Health Manager, Andi Connell, said.

GippSport Acting Executive Officer, Karen Ferguson expressed enthusiasm about Gippy Girls Can week.

“We are thrilled to see Gippy Girls Can return with such a vibrant and inclusive lineup of activities. This initiative not only promotes physical health but also fosters a sense of community among women across Gippsland. By collaborating with local councils and health units, we aim to create a supportive environment where every woman feels confident to participate and enjoy the benefits of active living. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and join in the activities that appeal to them,” Karen said.

Both Gippy Girls Can and This Girl Can campaigns motivate women and girls to become active and engaged, whether it’s by discovering a new passion or reigniting an old one. Launched in response to findings that many Victorian women hesitate to participate in new activities or sports due to fears of judgment or doubts about their fitness levels, This Girl Can has highlighted that women are twice as likely as men to postpone becoming active due to concerns about how they are perceived by others.