Judy Maddigan, MLA for Essendon is pleased to announce that applications for the Positive Body Image Grants 2009 will open on 10th March.
The Positive Body Image Grants are part of the Victorian Government Go For Your Life initiative which funds a diverse range of practical projects that promote positive body image.
"Healthy lifestyle choices increase self esteem and confidence in people, particularly between the ages of 12-25 years" Mrs Maddigan said.
"'Go for your life Positive Body Image program has a focus on healthy eating, physical activity and self esteem, and has the capacity to make a real difference in the lives of young people." She said.
I urge community-based not-for-profit organisations working with local young people to apply for new funding to help promote positive body image.
Mrs Maddigan said the Brumby Government was taking the lead on promoting healthy body image and working to reduce the effect of unrealistic and unhealthy images in the media on young people.
For further information contact the office of Judy Maddigan on ph: 9370 7777 or visit www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au.