Maribyrnong community members of all ages are encouraged to start a new hobby or sport or pick up one they used to enjoy as part of the Get Active Expo.
Running from Sunday, March 19 until Wednesday, April 19, the Maribyrnong council program will include more than 120 events across 66 programs led by expert local facilitators.
The program includes ‘come and try’ style sessions designed to showcase a range of sport, recreation and wellbeing opportunities available across Maribyrnong, including soccer, basketball, gym sessions and taekwondo.
Sessions are open to all ages and abilities – from newborns all the way to seniors, including yoga, tennis, rollerskating or a silent disco.
The council will launch the expo at a family fun day and picnic lunch at Braybrook’s Skinner Reserve from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, March 19, with participants able to collect their event passports.
The event will also feature an interactive kids’ corner and activities from Western Bulldogs, Melbourne Victory, Cricket Victoria and Reclink Australia.
Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said there is an activity for people of all ages, interests and abilities available throughout the program.
“The expo is the perfect way to try a range of different activities to keep your mind and body healthy, and maybe also pick up a new hobby along the way,” she said.
“There are so many fun activities on offer during the Expo, and the family day to launch the program at Skinner Reserve will be jam-packed with something for the whole family to enjoy.”
All registered participants receive a complimentary ten visit pass to RecWest Footscray.
Details: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Subsite-events/2023-Get-Active-Expo-Launch
Matthew Sims
