Central Coast Council is celebrating World Health Day with a brand new event showcasing the healthy living, nutrition, food, wellness and happiness made possible by the amazing lifestyle on offer to us here on the Central Coast.

Industry expert, personal trainer and well-known women’s fitness influencer, Sally Matterson is the official ambassador for the inaugural ‘Live Well Central Coast’ and will share her knowledge on modern exercise methods and nutritional secrets for a healthy living.

Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard said the new event will give the community access to a number of different health, fitness and nutritional experts that will inspire them to look after their minds and bodies.

“We are truly lucky to live in such a beautiful place with many different opportunities to get outside, get active and look after yourself,” Mr Cannard said.

“Like many people in our community, I think health and nutrition is very important so bringing a new event like this – with guest speakers, fitness demonstrations, workshops, activities, information stalls and more – to our region is quite exciting.

“There will be five event zones with five different stages that focus on the various components of healthy living and we invite the community to head down to the Gosford Waterfront, join a workshop or class, meditate, eat at many of the healthy food stalls, connect with local businesses and experts, and just take some time to look after YOU!”

Council Mayor Jane Smith said this year’s World Health Day theme celebrates universal health coverage for everyone, everywhere.

“World Health Day occurs on 7 April each year and is aimed at focusing worldwide attention on important aspects of global health,” Mayor Smith said.

“It is important to think global and act local and we are certainly doing that with this new event for the Coast focussed on community health and wellbeing. This new event complements other Council initiatives such as the various health and wellbeing workshops we hold throughout the year at our Libraries and our ‘Fit for Life’ campaign, which promotes active and healthy living for all ages and abilities across our Leisure Centres.

“We will continue to promote healthy living here on the Central Coast and ensure our sport, leisure, recreation and aquatic facilities and open spaces are well maintained and activated for the community to enjoy.”

Live Well Central Coast will be held on World Health Day on Sunday 7 April 2019 from 10am-4pm along the Gosford Waterfront.

For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events or follow the Facebook Event discussion on @CentralCoastCouncil