Useful Resources
Evidence based resource*** This document has gathered a range of localised data including: Burden of Disease, future population trends and data under the 14 social and economic determinants of health. Grampians Pyrenees Evidence Based Resource Community Based ActivitesStaying active and looking after your health is important to maintain wellbeing and independence. Community based activities provide an opportunity to connect to your community, meet others and be active at the same time. GPPCP has developed a brochure of community based activities for both Stawell and Ararat.Community Based Activities Brochure for Ararat (printable version)Community Based Activities Brochure for Stawell Walking ResourcesWalking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. Nearly everyone can walk, whether it is for health, fitness, recreation, relaxation or transport. Walking is fun, free and social, so if you are trying to improve your health and fitness then walking is a good activity to consider.You are more likely to walk when you have planned where and when you are able to walk. Walking around the block or a park close to home is a good start. These booklets outline short walks and routes of interest in your local area. There are walking groups throughout the Northern Grampians, Ararat Rural City and Pyrenees Shire suitable to various fitness levels and interests, such as ramblers, power walkers, older adults, people with prams or in wheelchairs and scooters. GPPCP has developed a number of information brochures for those looking for a walking group in their area. Click below to see the available walking brochure.Ararat Rural City Northern Grampians Shire Pyrenees ShireDancingDancing is an exciting way to get active in a non-competitive way. GPPCP has developed a booklet which provides information on dancing groups in the Northern Grampians Shire and Ararat Rural City. Dancing Brochure (printable version)