WHAT PEOPLE SAY
The Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub has the potential to transform health outcomes for the region.
Health – Community sports participation has direct link to community wellbeing
Gender equity – If a girl does not participate in sport by the time she is 10, there is less than 10% chance she will be participating when she is 25. 2000 females participate in sport every week in Macedon Ranges but facilities are major constraint to higher participation
Obesity $87.7 Billion – Federal Government reports state that without increased investment in well designed interventions, there will be 50% more obese people, costing Australia $87.7B by 2025
Mental health – Increased sports participation reduces the risk of mental health and obesity
Suicide rates – Macedon Ranges has higher suicide rates than the national average; community engagement matters
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Active through life – Physical activity is increasingly linked to better mental and physical health outcomes for retirees. The Hub will be inclusive for both young and old.
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Indoor court facilities have been stretched for over a decade. Feasibility study was done in 2009. Participation has increased. Population has increased. And growing. We need a Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub to fill the infastructure backlog and get it right to cater for the next 30 years.
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Wellbeing
