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14th January 2012
THE SPORT PARENT
Parents - are you a good role model for your kids ? Are you taking a constructive role in the sport your child plays? Our regular contributor Cathy Dyer sends out a timely challenge just before the 2012 sporting calendar goes into full swing.

16th December 2011
"INSIDE THE HUDDLE" SUMMER NEWSLETTER
Attached is the Summer Edition of "Inside the Huddle" Active Broken Hill's Newsletter for sport, active recreation and physical activity groups in Broken Hill and environs.

8th November 2011
TRAINING COMING TO BROKEN HILL - BUT YOU NEED TO ACT!
There is training aplenty, specifically designed for sporting and active recreation clubs potentially coming to Broken Hill but you need to ACT and complete a survey to get this training into our town in 2012.

22nd October 2011
MOOD FOODS
Better eating patterns have consequences right across the board - from the physical to the mental. Here's a timely reminder of the benefits that result from taking more care with your food choices. Stop and think about what you are putting in your shopping trolley - are the foods you regularly buy providing short term comfort or real long term benefits for your health and well being. See how you 'stack up' on your next supermarket visit !

20th October 2011
SPRING EDITION OF 'INSIDE THE HUDDLE'
Attached is the latest newsletter from Active Broken Hill Inc. containing plenty of useful and interesting information for sporting and active recreation groups in Broken Hill. Please feel free to give us feedback about the contents and if you would like your group or association to be profiled in the Summer Edition - let us know!

12th October 2011
USE IT OR YOU WILL LOSE IT
Let's not take the "use it or you'll lose it" phrase too lightly. It's true and it's time to take action to maintain your strength and balance. Not later, or some time down the track after your first fall, but seek out what is available in Broken Hill to stay active and maintain the rage!

24th September 2011
ARE YOU FIT FOR A CHALLENGE?
Think smart, act smart. You can make physical activity a part of your weekly routine if you develop strategies that work for you and your busy life. Put yourself and your health fairly and squarely in the picture - here's some really useful hints to move forward.

10th September 2011
FIND THE MOTIVATION FAIRY WITHIN YOU
Let's get real about the 'M' word - Motivation and how it can be harnessed for good! A great article by local psychologist Nicole Johnson

13th August 2011
JOY OF THE JOURNEY
Frances Boreland is one of our regular contributors who tells it like it us. We all grapple with personal 'vices' that may get in the way of living healthier and happier lives. Here's Frances' reflection on how enjoyable some of these vices are, too a point...

10th August 2011
A LESSON TO BE LEARNT
The weight gained as a result of one or more pregnancies need not be a life sentence for being overweight or even obese. Shedding those extra kilos is about time utilisation and exercising some discipline with both physical activity and what you eat. Of course the right kind of positive support and encouragement from those around you will also help.

25th July 2011
'INSIDE THE HUDDLE" ACTIVE BROKEN HILL NEWSLETTER JULY 2011
This edition includes profiling St Joe's Football club, the Merino dare and Sport and Recreation grant opportunities

9th July 2011
ACTIVE HOLIDAYS
Being active doesn't stop at home. An active holiday lets you see a place from a different perspective. And you can come home happier and healthier.

25th June 2011
SMOKING - WE ALL PAY THE PRICE...
A stark reminder that the financial and social costs of smoking are in one way or another, bourne by everyone, not just smokers. It's a whole-of-society issue, and almost everyone can play a part in addressing the scourge of cigarette smoking.

9th June 2011
BETTER HEALTH - IT'S UP TO YOU
John Williams, MP for Murray Darling has a few words to say about the roles of physical activity and personal responsibility when it comes to staying fit and healthy. Wise words and great to see one of our leaders walking the walk as well as talking the talk.

28th May 2011
STILL SWINGING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Wal Sayers is almost 80 and he is living proof that the relationship between physical activity and being fit and functional is a real one. Doesn't matter how you do it -get out there and move that body to stay physically and mentally in top condition! Thanks Wal - you are a champion.

14th May 2011
MANAGING STRESS PART 2
Managing your level of stress can have a positive influence over your health, your mood, relationships and even help you live longer! But how can you do this?

30th April 2011
IS YOUR STRESS MESSING WITH YOU?
Maybe a little bit of it is good for you but take a few tips from Louise about keeping the little bit from taking over your life and health

16th April 2011
ACHY BREAKY HEART
There's more to line-dancing than meets the eye. Don't knock it until you've had a good look at its myriad benefits for health and well being! Lots of fun for all the family - and plenty of it available here in Broken Hill along with some fantastic tuition . Just do it!

2nd April 2011
GET ACTIVE BY DOING SOMETHING YOU LOVE
For a lot of people getting motivated to be regularly active presents a challenge. There are many things you can do to keep yourself 'honest' with physical activity and for Francis Boreland, the secret lay in doing something that she loves - horse riding. It took a while to get there but persistence is paying off. To become a better rider, Francis has also taken up Pilates and walking so there are even more dividends !

19th March 2011
HEALTH RISKS TOO HEAVY TO BEAR FOR OUR KIDS
The parental role in creating disease prone kids and in the longer term, young adults with obesity related issues. As parents, it's time we gave a lot more thought to what we allow our children to eat ! An excellent and thought provoking article by Heidi Drenkhahn, local dietician, about investing in the future health of your kids.

10th March 2011
'INSIDE THE HUDDLE' ACTIVE BROKEN HILL'S QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER MAR 2011
The first edition for 2011 includes mention of Living Desert dash on 27 March and profiling St Joes Soccer Club

9th March 2011
DESERT RUN FOR EVERYONE!
Living Desert Dash is on again and from this year, all participants will be on the inaugural 'Living Desert Legends' list. It's a community event for all walks of life, all age groups and all levels of fitness with distances to cover ranging from 10 to 1 kilometer. Festivities at Picton Oval from 10 am onwards. See you on Sunday March 27 !

19th February 2011
KIDS, TEENS AND COMPUTERS
There are loads of things that distract kids and the rest of us from physical activity, but down what road is this leading us and should we be taking it more seriously?

4th February 2011
COACHING - WHAT IT IS REALLY ABOUT ! BY CATHY DYER
Sometimes we need to dig deep and at other times it is easier if we are lacking will power to solicit the aid of a friend or ally who can help us achieve our health and fitness goals. Establishing proactive supportive partnerships can be the solution you are looking for to stay honest!

24th January 2011
ACTIVE BROKEN HILL REPORT CARD JAN 2011
2010 has been a big year for Active Broken Hill Inc. with 2011 looking to be an even bigger one as Active Broken Hill Inc.works to support the growth and development of new and established sporting and physical activity clubs and associations in Broken Hill.

15th January 2011
SWIMMING SA COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011
For details of the Swimming SA Country Championships and to view the Superfish Schedule see attached web links.

15th January 2011
IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT THE FISHNETS! ROLLER DERBY NOW IN BROKEN HILL.
An exciting new sport growing slowly but steadily in Broken Hill. Don't worry if you haven't got the skills up front as you can develop these over time under expert tuition! Have a read and see what people are saying about their new found excitement in Roller Derby.

22nd December 2010
INSIDE THE HUDDLE - DECEMBER 2010

18th December 2010
'PLAY YOUR PART' NEWSPAPER COLUMN IN THE BDT - POSSIBLY THE STUPIDEST EXCUSE EVER..
In this weeks edition Jason Harvey a local pharmacist delivers some food for thought around the (il)logic that pervades the thinking of smokers. A good read

11th December 2010
'PLAY YOUR PART' NEWSPAPER COLUMN IN THE BDT - MAKE MINE GRILLED
'Make mine grilled' indicates that influencing the range of available healthy food options is sometimes easier than you think - and often it is what people have been waiting for!

20th November 2010
'PLAY YOUR PART' BDT NEWSPAPER COLUMN - IS IT A GIMMICK?
Do gimmicks advertised on television really offer the fitness and health results they say they will? Weigh it up and think before you buy! Maybe it's time to face up to the simple facts about what works and what doesn't work to get you fitter and healthier .

6th November 2010
PLAY YOUR PART BDT NEWSPAPER COLUMN - "TAKE YOUR LIFE BACK.."
This provocative little article written by Francis Boreland asks us to reflect on who is really making a lot of the decisions about how we live our lives. How often are we the one's making the choices that affect us and our health - or are we being led by big business?

23rd October 2010
PLAY YOUR PART BDT NEWSPAPER COLUMN: "SPORT - IT'S MORE THAN JUST A WAY TO KEEP FIT..."
A great little article that cuts to the chase about how important sport is to the life and health of any community and in particular regional and remote communities. Enough to make you want to join a local team! An enjoyable read..

9th October 2010
'PLAY YOUR PART' BDT NEWSPAPER COLUMN - STAYING SOCIALLY CONNECTED
In this article Louise Turner emphasizes the importance of being 'socially connected', what it means and how it relates to the quality and quantity of your health and well being.

25th September 2010
PLAY YOUR PART BDT NEWSPAPER COLUMN - CULTIVATING HAPPINESS
This week Louise Turner, Broken Hill based Occupational Therapist writes about the importance of cultivating happiness in your life and its effect on health and well being.

24th September 2010
ACTIVE BROKEN HILL NEWSLETTER: INSIDE THE HUDDLE

11th September 2010
'PLAY YOUR PART' NEWSPAPER COLUMN
Cycling in Broken Hill and how we are set to see more and more of it!

30th August 2010
'PLAY YOUR PART' BDT NEWSPAPER COLUMN
This weeks article by Judith Merritt is about some of the REALLY SIMPLE ways to incorporate physical activity into your life. It doesn't need to be complicated - just start moving more and build up your capacity over time!

14th August 2010
['PLAY YOUR PART' NEWSPAPER COLUMN
Column this week is by Cathy Dyer. Called "Getting started, keeping going" and is about what triggers people to make lifestyle changes for the better. A great read!

11th August 2010
ASSOCIATION CHANGES FACT SHEET
Fair Trading Association Changes

11th August 2010
NEW 'MODEL CONSTITUTION' FOR ASSOCIATIONS
Fair Trading changes 'model rules' to 'model constitution'

31st July 2010
'PLAY YOUR PART' BDT NEWSPAPER COLUMN
Fortnightly healthier living newspaper column 'play your part' Barrier Daily Truth

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