An event was held on Friday, April 12, celebrating active ageing the Finnish way.
The event, organised by HUR Australia, celebrated the Finnish way of improving health and wellness in Hobsons Bay, with the installations of HUR strength and balance training equipment at the Avanti Health Centre, as well as a Lappset seniors exercise park by Lark Industries as part of the Donald McLean Reserve, both in Spotswood.
Event organiser Dr Tuire Karaharju-Huisman said Hobsons Bay is the leading way in providing the opportunities for the best health and wellness for everyone.
The event was held at the Avanti Health Centre Hobsons Bay which is a gym and health facility dedicated to the over-50s community.
“To celebrate these Finnish companies, His Excellency, ambassador of Finland, Arto Haapea attended,” she said.
“This event celebrated the longstanding friendship of Finland and Hobsons Bay is extended by the utilisation of Finnish innovation towards activating two sites within Hobsons Bay.
“We now have two Finnish companies within Hobsons Bay which is why I wanted to host this event.”
For 50 years the Finnish Society has been located in Altona, with Dr Karaharju-Huisman sitting on the board for 20 years
“Now I get to combine my passion for Finland with active ageing, so it is all about the health and wellness space,” she said.
“We are appreciating the Finnish innovation towards active ageing that Hobsons Bay is providing for everyone.”
