Northern Gramps Girls Can
Everyone in our community deserves to move in a way that feels good for them.
Thank you to everyone who got involved and support our 'Northern Gramps Girls Can' campaign across June and July.
Our aim was to highlight how important it is for women and girls to stay active by acknowledging that sometimes finding the time and space to get active can feel hard. We believe all women and girls have the right to move their bodies however, whenever and wherever they choose and want to ensure the places and spaces where women get active are safe, welcoming and inclusive.
We empower you to maintain this focus and commitment to yourself over the coming weeks and months as we head into the warmer weather. And remember, together we embrace the power and joy in movement – together we are unstoppable.
Northern Gramps Lights
Following the great community feedback we received during our Northern Gramps Girls Can campaign, council has decided to keep the outdoor lights program running until daylight savings starts in early October. Plus, we're adding an early morning session to Wednesdays too!
Stawell | North Park Athletics Track
Monday between 6pm and 7.30pm (extended)
Wednesday between 6am and sunrise (new time)
St Arnaud | Lord Nelson Oval
Monday between 6pm and 7.30pm (extended)
Wednesday between 6am and sunrise (new time)
Whether you need somewhere to stretch your legs after work, a place to keep active in the off-season, or simply a safe space to get your daily steps in, head down to North Park Athletics Track or Lord Nelson Oval starting from Monday, August 18, 2025.
Watch our campaign videos
As part of celebrating the amazing women and girls we have across our beautiful region, council has already filmed a collection of short videos from people who are passionate about keeping their bodies active.
Meet Wendy
Listen to Wendy speak about the social and physical benefits of participating in the Fit 4 Life chair exercise program that aims to keep older residents healthy and active.
Meet Olivia
Listen to Olivia talk about how playing sport makes her feel happy and how some of her best friendships have been formed through playing sport together.
Meet Gemma
Listen to Gemma talk about how your body changes after having children and how playing sport helps her be the best Mum and role model for her kids.
Meet Melissa, Dani and Sam
Listen to these lovely Halls Gap locals talk about the benefits of doing a daily walk together in their beautiful backyard, which not only fills their social cup, but provides an opportunity to destress after work and rehabilitate injuries too.
Meet Chelsea
Listen to Chelsea explain how her mental health improves when she stays active and why it's important for her to be a role model for her three daughters.
Meet Ayva & Lilly
Listen to why Ayva and Lilly started playing Milo Cricket and how they both ended up playing for Geelong Cricket Club together.
Meet Charmaine
Listen to Charmaine talk about why she's committed to playing football, which is traditionally a male dominated sport, and at three different clubs no less!
Meet Erin
Listen to Erin talk about how sport has changed for her now she's a Mum of five, with staying active now facilitating a healthy balance between her family commitments and some much-needed time for herself.