A decade-long plan aimed at lifting sport and recreation participation throughout western Victoria has been kicked into gear.
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The Activate 2020 - 2030 program, adopted by City of Ballarat councillors this week, will focus on improving the livability, health and well-being of the Central Highlands and Grampians Pyrenees region.
The program, which is supported by the Victorian Department of Sport and Recreation, will provide a strong regional framework for council's municipal strategies and enable other partner organisations to build on their sport and recreation activities.
The Activate 2020 - 2030 study area will cover the municipalities of Ararat Rural City Council, City of Ballarat, Golden Plains Shire Council, Hepburn Shire Council, Moorabool Shire Council, Northern Grampians Shire Council and Pyrenees Shire Council.
West Vic Academy of Sport, Women's Health Grampians, Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative, Sports Central and Central Highlands Primary Care Partnership are also partners.
Sports that will be highlighted in Activate 2020 - 2030 include hockey, tennis, indoor cricket, athletics, cycling and skating.
The program's objectives include identification of opportunities for collaborative infrastructure development and programming and development of regional and local level participation (physical activity) data. This covers current levels, patterns, types and barriers to participation.
