MEDIA ALERT
Wednesday 26 August 2009
PERTH VETERANS GET ACTIVE FOR
VETERANS’ HEALTH WEEK
Perth veterans will get moving TOMORROW Thursday 27 August at the Perth Come
and Try Expo for Veterans’ Health Week.
There will be a chance to try belly dancing, strength and balance sessions and compete
in a bean-bag tossing competition. An exercise physiologist and a representative from
the Heart Foundation will be at the Expo to offer veterans’ advice and information.
“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,” acting Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Veterans’
Affairs in Western Australia, Effie Cauchi, said.
“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: Perth Town Hall, corner of Hay and Barrack Streets, Perth
Date: Thursday 27 August
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Media interested in attending the event should contact DVA Media on
02 6289 6203.
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