More than 160 Wimmera women turned out to view the documentary ‘Embrace’ at a special screening organised by Wimmera Health Care Group and Horsham City Cinema.

Wimmera Health Care Group community health co-ordinator Janine Harfield said a diverse group of women attended the heavily subsidised screening that explores issues of body image.

"A total of 166 women from a diverse range of ages and backgrounds attended," Mrs Harfield said.

"It was fantastic to see mothers and daughters attending and we are hoping the screening serves as an opportunity to start conversations on the issue of body image."

Mrs Harfield said a lot of people took home a range of information that was available on the night to keep the conversation going.

"Wimmera Health Care Group provided a range of information on the night, including messages or tips on how to boost self-body image for both males and females. Wallet information cards were

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