Tuesday April 8, 2025

This April, Eastern Health has teamed up with Inspiro, Belgravia Leisure, and Yarra Ranges Council to encourage our community to embrace an active lifestyle, while recognising that being active isn’t just about physical health.

Eastern Health Health Promotion Officer, Beth Truman says Active April is all about nurturing mental wellbeing and fostering social connections, whilst also encouraging fun and fitness in whatever way feels right.

“Being active is best when done together. Using opportunities to take a walk in nature with friends or family, is a great way to increase activity levels and overall wellbeing.

“Active April highlights the benefits of increasing physical activity which improves health and wellbeing. The events available through our partner organisations during Active April are free or low cos. They are a great opportunity to get active and try something new with friends or family,” Ms Truman said.

Above: Active April Wellness Calendar, Image: Eastern Health

Getting involved in Active April doesn’t have to be tricky. The Health Promotion team have developed a Wellness Calendar to encourage anyone to improve health and wellbeing by ticking-off tasks like trying a new fruit or reducing screen time before sleep.

“The tasks have been categorised so that people have something to do regardless of how they’re feeling. In this sense it doesn’t strictly need to be used like a linear and people can complete which ever task feels right for them that day,” Ms Truman said.

With school holidays coming up, the Active April events calendar is also a great way to find something to do as a family.

Community members in the Yarra Ranges can enjoy a range of free or low-cost activities designed for all ages, abilities and families, including the Eastern Health run Scavenger Hunt on Thursday 10 April.

The Scavenger Hunt will take place at Queens Park from 10:00am.

To book a spot, visit: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1354506

To see what other events are on in the Yarra Ranges this Active April visit: inspiro.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Active-April-Calendar_april25.pdf