Active Farmers, a not-for-profit organisation and health promotion charity, reaching people in small and remote farming communities is pleased to announce it’s Spring into Spring program is coming to the NSW this spring, fueled by Riverina Bluebell and Restore Hope Aus.

“The program will be an opportunity for local farmers and community members to gather with family and friends for lots fun, fitness and food to Spring into Spring,” said Active Farmers’ founder and chief executive officer Ginny Stevens of Mangoplah. 

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“I’m happy that we can contribute in a small way by offering an assortment of free community activities during this challenging time of drought.”

Following an initial launch event involving a free group fitness class and a breakfast, two free group fitness classes will be run each week for the following month for anyone in the area who would like to participate.

Various health and wellbeing workshops will also be facilitated as part of the program such as nutrition and mindfulness. 

“At Active Farmers, our vision is to build stronger and more resilient farming communities,” she said. 

“We do this by bringing communities together through regular group fitness classes suitable for all levels of fitness and ability. This not only helps physical health, but also encourages regular social interaction, naturally improving mental health and community resilience. We think this is vital to ensure we can cope with tough times the best we can, such as the widespread drought,” she said.

The program will be run across numerous towns throughout NSW during the spring season and hopes to deliver the program to many more communities, pending additional funding.  

Active Farmers Spring into Spring program includes;

The events will be held at Ariah Park, Burrumbuttock, Dunedoo, Eugowra, Gooloogong, Quandialla. Caragabal, Wirrinya, Collector, Burrumbuttock and Grenfell.

For more information about the program visit www.activefarmers.com.au