Supporting active living

Regular physical activity is associated with good mental health, healthy ageing and increased levels of happiness. Incorporating any type of physical activity into each day not only improves physical and mental wellbeing, it can also help prevent chronic disease.  

City of Ballarat is working to create neighbourhoods that encourage people to be active through the following initiatives.

To find out more about the things City of Ballarat do to support active living visit: Social Policy Position Statement: Promoting Active Living