A Wholesome Launch for Healthy Holroyd

5 December 2011

More than fifty guests gathered in Holroyd Council’s foyer last night to embark on Holroyd’s new

healthy expedition. The Federal Government has made an investment into Holroyd’s health by

funding a Healthy Communities Project which was officially launched last night as Eat, Play &

Live Well, the Healthy Holroyd project.

‘This project will promote free or low cost activities to residents, which is sure to increase the

awareness of healthier ways to eat, play and live in Holroyd City,‘ said Holroyd City Mayor, Clr

Yvette Whitfield.

The launch event outlined some of the regular activities Council has scheduled until June 2013,

such as free or low cost exercise programs including Heartmoves, Heart Foundation Walking

groups, Lift for Life, and AustCycle. There are many other options for healthy activities to be a

part of in the coming months on top of this regular schedule.

‘The Healthy Holroyd project is sure to encourage the community to Eat, Play, Live Well but also

to educate residents that being healthy is more than just not being sick,’ said Mayor Clr

Whitfield.

All participating organisations had information stalls lining the foyer, offering information and

advice on their healthy programs. There was a special appearance by the King of Vegetables

and Queen of Fruit who bestowed the order of the zucchini whilst guests enjoyed an array of

healthy canapés.

‘The aim of the project is to address the risk factors relating to chronic weight related diseases,’

said Mayor Clr Whitfield, ‘Council is fortunate to have this funding and be able to offer these

activities and programs. We hope that all sectors of the community including local businesses

and community organisations, come on board to work with us to make a real and significant

impact on the lives of our residents.’

Dani Samuels, Olympian & Commonwealth Games champion, was officially announced as the

Face of the Healthy Holroyd Project and gave a moving speech about her successful sporting

career and future goals. Dani is the ideal Healthy Holroyd Ambassador as she has eaten, played

and lived well in Holroyd City since she was a young girl.

Eat

Ensure good, nutritious and fresh food is on the daily menu.

Play

Incorporate 30 minutes of physical activity everyday.

Live Well

Be involved, participate and enjoy all that we have available - family, friends, local parks,

swim centres, cycleways…

Embrace it all and make the most of everything.

To find out more visit Council’s website or contact Jenny Williams on 9840 9978 or Simone Van

Den Berg on 9840 9948 or by email on jenny.williams@holroyd.nsw.gov.au or

For further information contact the Media Relations and Promotions Manager on 9840 9717, 0416 105 029 or email media@holroyd.nsw.gov.au.