Daughters of the West

Graduates from the 2019 Daughters of the West Program

Delivered in partnership with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, this free 10-week health program aims to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of women living, working or recreating in the City of Maribyrnong. Daughters of the West is open to women and those who identify as women, aged 18 and over. 

Each week the program includes one hour of health education followed by one hour of physical activity. The one hour of physical activity has two or three different groups to cater to all fitness levels and abilities. 

Some of the health topics covered in the education workshops include:

  • inspirational women in leadership
  • mental fitness
  • nutrition
  • gender equity
  • women's sexual and reproductive health
  • cultural diversity
  • alcohol cultures
  • heart health
  • cancer prevention.

The Daughters of the West program typically runs in July each year. 

Learn more about the program here

More information

For further information about the Daughters of the West please contact Council's Active Maribyrnong team by phoning 9688 0200 or send an email to active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.

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