Premier’s Active April is here again!  Social distancing doesn’t need to stop you from getting active.  Being physically active during this time is recommended by the World Health Organisation to maintain good physical and mental health, and to keep our stress levels at bay.

Sports Central are encouraging our communities to #stayactive throughout April.  We will be publishing a range of articles showcasing a variety of ways to #stayactive using social distancing measures.  Being active for at least 30 minutes a day will help you to feel better, with more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed and sleep better.  

If you live, work or play in Ballarat be sure to join the #activeselfies campaign.  
Simply take an active selfie and include these hashtags in your post – #activeselfies #activeapril2020 #activeballarat #stayhome.  You will go into the running to win a three month GOLD membership to the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre and an InterSport goodie bag!  *Competition open to anyone who lives, works or plays in the City of Ballarat.  The winner will be notified via social media in early May.  

If you live, work or play in Hepburn: 
Step 1 – Visit www.activeapril.vic.gov.au and register for 2020.
Step 2 – Join the local Hepburn community team – Name: Active Hepburn Shire Team ID: active-hepburn-shire 
Step 3 – Start logging your activity minutes! 
#activehepburnshire #Helpinghepburn #Healthyhepburnshire 

If you live, work or play in Ararat or Pyrenees:  
Register with Active April (see above) and send your selfie photo to lauren.dempsey@gppcp.org.au from Grampians Pyrenees Primary Care Partnership to share and promote the awesome ways your community are staying active.  

If you use a mobile device that is iOS or Android, you can download the Premiers Active April mobile app and log your minutes and access the online workouts through this. 

Register for Premier’s Active April, join a local team, check out the online workouts and don’t forget to # your posts!