Hume This Girl Can
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Born out of VicHealth's This Girl Can initiative, Hume This Girl Can is celebrating everyday Hume women getting active however, wherever and whenever they choose.
What is Hume This Girl Can?
Hume This Girl Can encourages local sporting clubs, gyms, and fitness providers to host free or low-cost activities, workshops, and educational sessions tailored specifically for women and girls throughout November. These programs could be one-time events or be a part of an ongoing program.
What is the focus?
- Engage women and girls, especially beginners or those returning to physical activity for the first time.
- Collaborate with local clubs, associations, gyms, leisure centers, personal trainers, and studios that offer programs for women and girls.
What programs were held during This Girl Can 2024?
During the ‘This Girls Can’ 2024 Campaign, Hume shone the spotlight on a variety of free and low-cost physical activities designed to make fitness accessible, fun, and empowering for women and girls in Hume including:
- Women’s Only Swim Night - Broadmeadows
- Women’s Only Swim Night - Craigieburn
- Women’s Only Swimming Lessons - Broadmeadows
- Women’s Only Swimming Lessons - Craigieburn
- Active Women's Swimming Lessons - Broadmeadows
- Melbourne Victory This Girl Can Program - Women’s Only Event
- Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club Come & Try
- Hume Tennis Girls Tennis Lessons
- Robymore Calisthenics College - Come and Try
- Robymore Calisthenics College - Term 4 Cali Classes
- Robymore Calisthenics College - Acro Dance Skills
- Sunbury Softball Association Come & Try Senior Women’s Softball Day
- Sunbury Softball Association Come & Try Girls Softball Evening
- Greenvale Tennis Club Women’s Social Tennis Tuesday
- Broadmeadows Basketball Walking Basketball for Women
- Broadmeadows Basketball Free Girls Come and Try Basketball
- East Sunbury Football Club This Girl Can
What Women and Girls programs are currently available in Hume?
Badminton
Ladies Daytime Badminton- Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club
Where: Eric Boardman Stadium, 120 Wilsons Lane, Sunbury, VIC 329
When: 10am-12pm Thursdays
Ages: All ages
Extra Info: Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club has operated for over 30 years. They are always looking for new players to be part of our membership. They offer coaching and equipment and the first session is free.
Link: sunburylbc@gmail.com
Basketball
B-All-In Basketball For Women Without The Fuss - Broadmeadows Basketball Club
Where: Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium, 26-28 Dimboola Rd, Broadmeadows 3047
When: 12.30pm - 1pm Tuesdays and 5.30pm - 6.15pm Wednesdays
Costs: Free (Refreshments provided after sessions)
Extra Info: Aimed at women and gender diverse people to get active and learn some basic basketball skills in a fun, friendly, and non-competitive environment. Low impact on court session for women of all abilities, ages & fitness. No experience required.
Link: Broadmeadows Basketball website - Programs
Reclink Women's Basketball Program
Where: Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium, 1 Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows 3047
When: Wednesday from 23 April - 2 July
Costs: Free
Extra Info: Aimed at Women/Girls aged 16+
Registration: Here
Fitness
Women’s Only Reformer Pilates
Where: SPLASH Aqua Park & Leisure Centre, 60 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn VIC 3064
When: Sundays
Session 1: 5 – 5.45pm
Session 2: 5.45 – 6.35pm
Cost: All participants must hold an active Group Fitness membership
Ages: Participants must be 16 years and over.
More info:
Welcoming Clubs Greenvale Active Women Program
Where: Greenvale Recreation Centre - 27 Barrymore Rd, Greenvale VIC 3059
When: Thursdays from 10am - 1pm starting Thursday 24 April
Cost: FREE
Ages: Women aged 30+ from diverse backgrounds
More info:
- Try everything from general fitness and strength training, to sports like soccer and netball, to wellbeing activities like Pilates in a private supportive, non-competitive environment.
- 10-week programs starting Thursday 24 April 2025
- Sign up at Welcoming Australia - Active Women Hume
Reclink Zumba All-Abilities Women's Only Program
Where: Bethal Primary Community Hub - 26-52 Eldoradocres, Meadow Heights, VIC 3048
When: Tuesdays from 11am – 12pm
Cost: FREE
Registration: Here
Get Active with Melbourne Victory Football Program
Melbourne Victory's program provides a safe and inclusive environment for women of all ages and abilities to get active, have fun and connect with their community.
Where: Greenvale Recreation Center, 27 Barrymore Road, Greenvale
Dates: Friday 17th October – 5th December (8 weeks)
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Women of all ages
Cost: FREE
Register: Get active with Melbourne Victory
Contact: Jo Whittet on 0494 062 947 or community@mvfc.com.au
Other Information:
- Female only environment
- Build social connections in local communities
- Improve Health & Wellbeing
Netball
Craigieburn Netball Association- Walking Netball
Where: Craigieburn Sports Stadium, 127 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn VIC 3064
When: Mondays
Time: 7pm
Ages: Minimum age 15+
Cost: $15 weekly fee
Contact: Samantha on 0409 777 632 or samanatha@craigieburnsc.com.au
Other Information:
- All abilities & fitness levels are welcome
- It is netball, but at walking pace
- Minimal risk of injury
- Get Active
- Social and fun & indoor
Swimming/Aquatics
Women’s Only Swim Night- Broadmeadows
Where: Broadmeadows Aquatic & Leisure Centre (BALC). 41-85 Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows VIC 3047
When: Sundays at 5.30 – 8pm (Note: doors close @ 7.30pm)
Cost: $10.90* per person (Members and NonMembers)
Ages: All ages and boys under 5 years are permitted
Extra Info: Covers Swim, Spa, Steam and Sauna. Access to Warm Water, Learn to Swim and Leisure Pools
Women’s Only Swim Night - Craigieburn
Where: SPLASH Aqua Park & Leisure Centre, 60 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn VIC 3064
When: Sundays at 5.30 – 8pm (Note: doors close @ 7.30pm)
Cost: $10.90* per person (Members and NonMembers)
Ages: Participants must be 15 years and over. No children allowed
Extra Info: Covers Swim, Spa, Steam and Sauna. Access to Warm Water, Learn to Swim and Leisure Pools
Women’s Only Swimming Lessons- Broadmeadows
Where: Broadmeadows Aquatic & Leisure Centre (BALC). 41-85 Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows VIC 3047
When: 5.45 – 7.45pm, Sunday 13 October to Sunday 22 December 2024
Cost: $135.85
Ages: All ages
Extra Info: 30 minute session for 11 consecutive weeks. This program will provide valuable education on swimming techniques and water safety skills from beginner to intermediate levels.
Tennis
Hume Tennis Girls Tennis Lessons
Where: Hume Tennis Centre, 225 Marathon Blvd, Craigieburn VIC 3064
When: Everyday
Ages: All ages
Greenvale Tennis Club Women’s Social Tennis Tuesday
Where: Greenvale Tennis Club, 185 Section Road, Greenvale, VIC 3059
When: 10am every Tuesday
Cost: FREE
Other Information: All levels welcome
Volleyball
Reclink Women's Volleyball Program
Where: Broadmeadows Aquatic & Leisure Centre- 41-85 Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows
When: Fridays from 2 May - 4 July
Time: 1.30 – 2.30pm
Cost: FREE
Registration: Reclink registration
Proudly funded by the VicHealth Local Government Partnership
For further information or assistance contact Gayan Loku, Sport Development & Inclusion Officer, gayanl@hume.vic.gov.au or call 0477 446 685.