THE ‘This Girl Can’ - Wellness for All morning tea and free fitness workshop took place at the Hamilton Indoor Leisure & Aquatic Centre (HILAC) on Wednesday morning.

The initiative, held during This Girl Can Week during October 9-15, supported women of all ages to get active, placing importance on movement for both the young and young at heart.

HILAC leisure facilities coordinator, Diana Dixon, said that she was happy with those who attended and their willingness to try new things in a gym setting.

“This week really encourages women to step out of their comfort zones, and we know that there are many who may be apprehensive to step foot into a gym environment,” she said.

“(Wednesday) showed us that the community is willing to give new activities a try, and hopefully this event leads people to continue being active, no matter what age.

“We will continue to support the This Girl Can campaign each year and continue to encourage people to get active.”

The Southern Grampians Shire Council said it is committed to increasing the health and wellbeing of the community and increasing the participation of women and girls in sport and physical activity.