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Local community leader, Kerry Parry from Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre, has called on members of the community to take the time to complete the 2025 Active Living Census online.
Mrs Parry said the online census can take around 15 minutes or a little longer to complete, but the benefits that the data can provide are long lasting in our community.
“In Long Gully, local projects like walking path upgrades and outdoor fitness equipment received significant funding support because the data was available from the previous Active Living Census to demonstrate the need for the project,” Mrs Parry said.
“Data from the Active Living Census gave us a clear picture of what people in Long Gully needed to live healthier, more active lives.
“From the upgrades at Long Gully Recreation Reserve, to distance markers, wayfinding signs, and a bike repair station along the Long Gully Trail, to tai chi classes, multicultural cooking programs and school garden projects, we’ve been able to deliver real, on-the-ground improvements that reflect our community’s priorities.
“The Active Living Census is a really simple way to contribute to the data needed in the future so we can continue to provide new facilities for our community, and I urge everyone to take the time to complete the census and help shape a healthier Greater Bendigo.”
Participants who complete the census online still have the chance to win their share of $10,000 in prizes through the weekly prize draws. Completing the census is easy, anonymous and takes around 15 minutes.
For more information, or to participate in the Active Living Census, visit: