Festival goers at this year’s annual Red Ochre Festival in Dubbo NSW were treated to a feast of Indigenous music, song and dance as the local community came together to celebrate culture and health.This year, the festival’s theme encouraged people to Get Active! by walking to and from the event, and grooving all day to the great live music on offer. Free health checks were also available from the local team at Thubbo Aboriginal Medical Service.
Local health worker Patrick McNeill taught children about the medical equipment used in a health check, showing them how to check each other’s heartbeats with the stethoscope.
The family-friendly event was a fantastic way to learn about ways to Live Longer!
WHERE: Victoria Park, Dubbo NSW
WHEN: Sunday, 18 September 2011 from 10am to 5pm
HOST ORGANISATION: Red Ochre Events Inc
CONTACT: Steve Hodder – Phone: 0419 620 758
Festivities get underway at the annual Red Ochre Festival, 2011.
Locals gather to 'Get Active!'
The Dubbo crowd get active at the Zumba demonstration.
The Dubbo crowd get active at the Zumba demonstration.
Patrick McNeill shows Darlyn the medical equipment.
Anthony Gilligan receives a health check on the day.
Darlyn learns how to use the medical equipment.
Lorraine Reid undergoes a health check at the event.
Amy and Brendan Stanley enjoying the Healthy Community Day in Dubbo.
