MEDIA ALERT
Tuesday 25 August 2009
ADELAIDE VETERANS GET THROWN INTO
VETERANS’ HEALTH WEEK
Local veterans will try their hand at bocce, jenga, mini-golf and ball games
TOMORROW Wednesday 26 August at the Adelaide Veterans’ Health Week Expo.
There will be a special Judo demonstration from Paralympian Anthony Clarke OAM, Life
Be In It games throughout the day, walking groups, exercise classes and health checks.
Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in South Australia, Ian
Kelly, said Veterans’ Health Week, 24-30 August, is about encouraging veterans, war
widows and widowers to think about their health and take part in regular exercise to live
a stronger, healthier and happier life.
“I encourage all members of the veteran community – including their families and carers
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to take a healthy step forward and take part in a Veterans’ Health Week activity,” he
said.
Venue: Torrens Parade Grounds, Victoria Drive, Adelaide
Date: Wednesday 26 August
Time: 10am to 3pm
Best vision opportunity at 11am for Judo demonstration, Life Be In It games will
be held from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
Media interested in attending the event should contact DVA Media on
02 6289 6203.
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