The ‘Health Promoting Communities: Being Active Eating Well’ project was a ‘Go for your life’ initiative aimed at increasing physical activity and healthy eating.  The Kingston Bayside Primary Care Partnership was funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Department of Planning and Community Development from July 2007 until June 2010 to implement the project.  The project was one of six funded community demonstration projects across Victoria.

The project involved working with residents, schools, early childhood services, local agencies, community groups and businesses to support physical activity and healthy food choices with a focus on children aged 0-12 years.

The project was delivered in the communities of Clayton South in the City of Kingston; and parts of the City of Bayside, including Hampton East, Highett and Sandringham (with a focus on public housing communities).  These two local government areas are located in the southern metropolitan region of Melbourne.

A range of programs and activities were delivered within the communities to support healthy choices around being active and eating well.