Hume residents will see a lot more of star Kangaroos’ midfielder Daniel Wells this year.
The North Melbourne footballer is the new Healthy Together Hume ambassador, charged with promoting healthy living in the city.
Last week, he put Hume mayor Adem Atmaca through his paces and later spoke to Cr Atmaca and council workers about the underlying causes of chronic diseases, which are often triggered by inactivity.
Department of Health data reveals a third of children living in Hume do not achieve the basics of at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week.
The council’s partnership with North Melbourne Football Club aims to build a healthier future for everyone who lives, learns, works or plays in the city of Hume.
