Lorna Jane Clarkson has launched a Federal Government petition.
The national petition asks the Federal Senate to do everything in its power to support Active Living and Active Nation Day.
The campaign is an annual Lorna Jane event that encourages women to commit to being healthy.
The petition follows research by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, revealing almost two in three Australian adults (63 per cent) and one in four Australian children (25 per cent) is overweight or obese.
Clarkson is the founder of Lorna Jane and Active Living.
“Sadly Australia is no longer the fit nation it once was and if something isn’t done we’ll become a nation of people riddled with serious health problems that could have been avoided by simply moving their bodies and making better food choices,” she said.
“At Lorna Jane we’re committed to empowering women to be fitter and healthier through Active Living, but I need help to encourage the Australian community to get on board, which is why I’m seeking support from Federal Parliament.
“By signing this petition you are sending a clear message to Australia’s national leaders that you want a healthier nation now and for future generations and that you’re part of Lorna Jane’s Active Living movement.”
Lorna Jane’s Active Nation Day events will be held across Australia on Sunday September 27th in Sydney (Dockside Pavilion), Melbourne (Federation Square) and Brisbane (Gasworks).
They feature free group fitness classes, followed by an Active Living Market providing health products and services.
Those who cannot attend the events can register their own event via www.activenationday.com.
They can also track their movement on the day via a free Lorna Jane App, which will be added to an international movement tally.
The Lorna Jane petition is available to sign in all Lorna Jane stores nationally or online at www.activenationday.com.au