Healthy and Active in Wyndham

To support your child’s health and wellbeing, it is important to encourage your child/children to participate in active play. Parents are great role models, and your participation in being active and playing with your children is a great way to help them be active and healthy.

 Note: consult with your doctor or midwife before starting any postnatal exercise program.

Below are some great ways for both young children and parents to get more active.

Activity Details	Website
Postnatal Exercise is important to restoring mothers’ health and fitness. This website has some good information	https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/postnatal-exercise
Playgrounds, parks and reserves are great places for children and parents to play	https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/sports-parks-recreation/sporting-grounds-local-parks/find-your-local-park-or-sporting
Mums and bubs classes or separate children’s and adult programs (e.g. dance classes, yoga or pilates) are available at community centres and via private centres	http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/residents/community/comcentres
Swimming and water play is great exercise and a lot of fun for both kids and parents. Children can start swimming lessons from 6 months of age	www.aquapulse.wynactive.com.au https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/werribee-outdoor-pool
Gyms are a great way for parents to get fit in an indoor environment	https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/aquapulse https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/eagle-stadium
Some sports are tailored to young children (e.g. gymnastics) and most are available to adults	https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/directory/search?type=156&keyword=&managed=&suburb=&volunteer=All www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/activewyndhammap
Wyndham supports primary schools to encourage healthy eating habits and physical activity through the annual Active Kids program.	https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/activekids
Play groups are active and social for kids and parents	https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/childrens-services/wyndham-playgroups
Or if you have a dog, the dog off lead areas	https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/pets-animals/caring-your-pets/dog-lead-areas
For those who prefer the great outdoors, why not check out Wyndham’s many walk and bike paths	www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/sports-parks-recreation/active-wyndham/bike-paths-walking-trails
The Active Wyndham Calendar gives you, your family and friends access to upcoming free and low-cost physical activity sessions in your local area. Sessions include a variety of sport, fitness and wellbeing activities delivered by local Wyndham providers and organisations. Sessions are tailored for most experience and fitness levels and are beginner friendly. Some sessions are age appropriate, with full details included in the description. Limited availability may apply, so please book if you are interested.	www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/activewyndhamcalendar