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Go GERO Helps Geraldton Community Thrive through Activity and Affordable, Nutritious Food

Announcement posted by Geraldton Heights Estate 24 Sep 2013

Geraldton real estate agents reveal Geraldton's best kept secret: the generosity of their citizens.
Geraldton, WA, September 24, 2013 - Go GERO is an organisation that supports charities and other organisations to improve the lives of Geraldton citizens. Their mission is to help Geraldton's people remain strong and healthy through physical activity and access to food that is nutritious and affordable.

They support programs for health and fitness that help people at almost every level of health and fitness, from the severely out of shape to the those of much higher fitness levels.

One such program is Heart Foundation Walking. Walking is a “natural” for Geraldton residents, as Geraldton has plenty of beaches, parks and land features that are among the most beautiful in Australia. Walking is inexpensive and easy; it requires no special equipment and can be practised at nearly all fitness levels.

Seasoned Geraldton residents, property owners and newcomers alike who participate in walking clubs have found them to provide friendship and allow people to meet others with common interests.

Heartmoves, presented by the Heart Foundation, is another group that encourages activity. It is an exercise program that is specifically designed to help those with controllable but chronic medical conditions, including arthritis, obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Heartmoves is so popular that it is expanding and the Heart Association is looking for instructors.

Go GERO Champions are individuals who become pillars of the Geraldton community, encouraging Geraldton residents to live a healthy lifestyle and promoting health in various other ways. Go GERO Champions all receive media training and training in community advocacy, healthy lifestyle programs and public relations. Go GERO is currently accepting applications from those who would like to participate.

The Healthy Communities Sponsorship rewards Geraldton programs, events and businesses that demonstrate a commitment to helping Go GERO with either of its goals to get active and eat healthy food. Go GERO gives special consideration to applicants who are part of a Go GERO target group and can demonstrate how their program can fulfil one of Go GERO's aims.

For those who would just like some decent food at a low price, the Fruit and Veg Van has just started serving vegetables and fruits to many areas in Geraldton. Customers must show a Health Care Card or a Pension Card.

Somehow, Go GERO has managed to tie a lot of diverse interests under one roof.

According to Madeleine McErlain, Marketing Manager for Geraldton Heights Estate, Geraldton's people may be their best-kept secret. According to McErlain, “Geraldton isn't for everyone, but if you really admire everything that is good about a small town, it should be your destination.”

McErlain continued, “Geraldton is growing and has become somewhat of a hub for the resource industry. However, the people here retain the same small-town ethic they have always had. Geraldton people are among the most helpful and generous people in the world. Anyone looking for a great place or property to live in, where people make friends easily and try to help one another up when needed, will be very happy here.”

McErlain concluded, “Go GERO is a perfect example of everything that is good about Geraldton. They want to help anyone who is in the process of helping a neighbour and are an inspiration to the community. They have enriched a lot of lives around here in the last few years.”

Geraldton Heights Estate is a new master-planned community currently being built in the suburb or Moresby, just a short drive from the Geraldton CBD. The Estate provide a rural lifestyle with the amenities of a big city. To learn more about their real estate, call (08) 9301 4445 or visit their website: http://www.geraldtonheights.com.au/