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Choose Active Transport Resource
The Physical Activity Taskforce, in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation (WA) and the Departments of Transport, Sport and Recreation, Education and Health, produced a Year K-7 teacher resource to foster more active transport to and from schools.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Active transport, Children, Cycling, Education, Local government, Primary schools, Publications, Schools, Teachers, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Matilda's Storybook
Matilda's Morning Adventures is an early childhood storybook designed to accompany the Choose Active Transport resource for teachers.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Active transport, Children, Education, Primary schools, Publications, Schools, Teachers, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
An Australian Vision for Active Transport
This report, prepared by the Australia Local Government Association, Bus Industry Confederation, Cycling Promotion Fund, National Heart Foundation of Australia and International Association of Public Transport, calls on the Australian Government to make a major commitment to driving active transport in Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Cycle paths, Cycling, Footpaths, Government policy, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Public transport, Publications, Sustainability, Walking |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Department of Transport - Cycling Brochures
The Department of Transport produces and distributes a range of comprehensive cycling brochures, which can be downloaded from the cycling section of their website.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Brochure, Cycle paths, Cycling, Physical activity, Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
eNewsletter - June 2011
ARTICLES: Taskforce Parliamentary Briefing; Joint Advisory Committee Meeting;Open Lecture - The Built Environment and Active Living; New National Urban Policy; Global Agenda to Prevent Non Communicable Disease Children 'Risking Heart Disease' By Not Exercising; State Budget Announcement; Healthy Communities Funding; The 4th R Resource Package; Go Red for Women; and, Spotlight on Alison Turner, Department of Education.
| Resource type: | |
| Tags: | None |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Active After-school Communities
The Active After-school Communities program is a national initiative that provides primary school-aged children with access to free, sport and other structured physical activity programs in the after-school time slot of 3.00pm to 5.30pm.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Active schools, Children, Clubs, Communities, Physical activity, Primary schools, Program, Programs and Services, Schools, Sports, Teachers |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Act Belong Commit
Keeping mentally healthy is just as important as staying physically healthy and it’s as easy as A-B-C: Act-Belong-Commit.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Active living, Advocacy, Communities, Health campaigns, Mental health, Participation, Preventative health, Programs and Services |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
European Cyclists' Federation
The European Cyclists' Federation stands for promoting and encouraging cycling throughout Europe and abroad, cycling policy at European level, cycle tourism as a sustainable economic factor Environment-friendly mobility, cycling as a health factor, cycling as part of intermobility and safety for vulnerable road users.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Cycle paths, Cycling, Public transport, Urban design, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
National Physical Activity Plan (US)
The Plan is a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and initiatives that aim to increase physical activity in all segments of the American population. The Plan is the product of a private-public sector collaborative. Hundreds of organisations are working together to change our communities in ways that will enable every American to be sufficiently physically active.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Case study, Guidelines, Physical activity, Physical activity plans, Planning, Public health, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Public Health Agency of Canada
With dramatically rising rates of overweight and obesity, “healthy living” needs to become a way of life for more Canadians. Making healthy food choices, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight are essential to good health, and key areas of focus for the Public Health Agency of Canada.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Benefits of physical activity, Government agencies, Government programs, Guidelines, Health promotion, Physical activity, Research, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Sport England
Sport England is the government agency responsible for building the foundations of sporting success, by creating a world-leading community sport environment of clubs, coaches, facilities and volunteers.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Case study, Physical activity, Planning, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Alberta Centre for Active Living
The Alberta Centre for Active Living is an advocate of physical activity and a primary source of research and education on physical activity for practitioners, organisations and decision-makers. The Centre's mandate is to improve the health and quality of life for all people through physical activity. The website also links to a wide range of resources from other organisations on many aspects of physical activity, including workplace, children and youth, older adults and preventing chronic diseases
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Education, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Research, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
SPARC: Sport and Recreation New Zealand
SPARC is dedicated to getting New Zealanders enjoying and excelling through sport and recreation. SPARC focuses on providing opportunities for New Zealanders to participate in recreation every day and getting more New Zealanders winning on the world stage. SPARC's priority areas are Young New Zealanders (0-18 years), Grassroots Sport, Recreation, Partner Capability and High Performance.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Government agencies, Physical activity, Recreation, Sports, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Walk WA: A Walking Strategy for Western Australia 2007-2020
The Walk WA Walking Strategy was developed by the Physical Activity Taskforce to assist the community and all organisations and agencies involved in walking throughout Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active transport, Physical activity, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2007 |
Submission - Draft Pilbara Planning and Infrastructure Framework (May 2011)
In this submission the Taskforce outlines it's support for the intent to provide a strategic planning profile and direction for the Pilbara region and provides a number of comments for consideration by the Pilbara Regional Planning Committee and the Western Australian Planning Commission.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Design, Government policy, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Planning (strategic/organisational), Publications, Submission |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Submission - RDA Perth Draft Regional Plan (May 2011)
The Taskforce's Built Environment Advisory Committee has reviewed the RDA Perth Draft Regional Plan and provided a number of comments for consideration by the Perth Committee of Regional Development Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Built Environment, Design, Education, Environment, Government policy, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Submission |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
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eNewsletter - May 2011
ARTICLES: Active Transport; Physical Activity Grants and Funding Matrix; $14 million for Local Community Campaigns; Child Physical Activity and Nutrition - WA vs the National Findings; Cost-effectiveness Implications of GP Intervention - Evidence from Perth; Walk Safely to School Day; Cyclist Safety; Swap it, Don't Stop it! Campaign; FREE Find Thirty® Workplace Kits; Age-Friendly City Consultation; and, Spotlight on Jo Clarkson, Healthway.
| Resource type: | |
| Tags: | None |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Top Trails WA
West Australians nominated their top 50 trails – the ones which they felt had the ‘wow’ factor and showed WA at its best. On the Top Trails website you’ll find an overview for each of the trails – along with links to other websites for further information about the national park or region they are located in.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Cycle paths, Footpaths, Infrastructure, Natural environment, Outdoor recreation, Paths, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Recreation, Tourism, Trails, Walking, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
City of Stirling: It's Your Choice - Handy Guide
Created by the City of Stirling the guide encourages residents to get off the couch and enjoy the wonderful surroundings the City has to offer while living a healthy and active life.
| Resource type: | |
| Tags: | Active living, Communities, Community events, Community facilities, Local government, Parks, Physical activity, Recreation facilities, Walking maps |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Government Policy and Programs
Government policy and programs are essential in supporting improved and increased opportunities for physical activity in Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Government policy, Government programs, Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Communications, Advocacy and Publications
There are a number of communication and advocacy publications available in relation to improving and increasing opportunities for physical activity.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Research and Evaluation
There is a significant amount of evidence to support the benefits of physical activity and the importance of improving and increasing opportunities for all Western Australians to be more active.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Evaluation, Research, Resources by Key Subject Area, Statistics |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Accessibility
The 'accessibility' key subject area encompasses resources relating to a range of things - from inclusion and barriers to physical activity through to resources in relation to infrastructural access issues and the built environment.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Access, Inclusion, Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation
Physical activity, sport and recreation makes an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups in Western Australia. There are a number of physical activity, sport and recreation resources available in the form of guidelines, programs, policies and plans.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Physical activity, Recreation, Resources by Key Subject Area, Sports |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Health and Wellbeing
There are a huge range of resources available, including case studies, research and publications, in relation to health and wellness.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Health campaigns, Health determinants, Health improvement, Health inequalities, Health policy, Health professionals, Health promotion, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Heart health, Resources by Key Subject Area, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
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