Veterans urged to get active in veterans health week
Australia’s veteran community is being urged to get active to overcome or prevent health problems and to maintain good health and wellbeing, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Alan Griffin said at the start of Veterans’ Health Week.
Mr Griffin said Veterans’ Health Week, 24-30 August, is a time for veterans, war widows and widowers to ensure they include physical activities in their daily routine to help maintain good physical and mental health.
“Two-thirds of veterans, war widows and widowers supported by my Department are over 75 years of age, with veterans making up around 42% of the Australian male population over 80 years,” Mr Griffin said.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is working closely with ex-service organisations to hold fun activities during Veterans’ Health Week. Activities include dance lessons, team sports, walking groups, laughter workshops, strength and balance sessions, meditation and yoga classes as well as health checks and information sessions with local health providers.
For more information on local activities, visit http://www.dva.gov.au/media
