Government pumps millions into marathon running and better health program for ...
Young Indigenous Australians set to hit the ground running as Morrison Government pumps millions of dollars into marathon running and better health program Indigenous Marathon Foundation receives $3.9million funding boost Aims to encourage better health and leadership for Indigenous Australians 'Foundation prepares young people to undertake marathons in Australia' Recruits 10 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people each year
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A program promoting healthy lifestyle changes among young Indigenous Australians has received a funding boost worth millions.
The Morrison Government is providing $3.9 million to the Indigenous Marathon Foundation to encourage better health while addressing risk factors for chronic disease.
The foundation recruits 10 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people each year as part of the Indigenous Marathon Project that engages in health, running and leadership programs.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the foundation
