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Active Transport
Active transport is the most practical and sustainable way to increase physical activity levels, helping Western Australian’s to achieve the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity per day.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Active transport, Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Physical Activity Settings
There are certain settings, such as schools and the workplace, which present particularly good opportunities for initiatives aimed at increasing levels of physical activity.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Resources by Key Subject Area, Schools, Workplaces |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Population Groups
There are a number of physical activity resources and information that relates to specific demographic groups.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Demography, Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Built Environment, Infrastructure and Planning
There is an accumulating body of evidence which demonstrates the linkages between the design of the built environment and its impact on physical activity, wellbeing and overall health.
| Resource type: | Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Resources by Key Subject Area |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Resources by Key Subject Area
Rather than accessing resources based on their 'resource type' (eg: case studies, publications etc), search the physical activity resources portal by key subject area.
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| Tags: | None |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Active Travel Behaviour Change - Targeting Secondary School Students
Arthur spoke on increasing active transport amongst secondary school students through authentic youth engagement. He shared his personal stories of success, the theoretical evidence base for student leadership and gave some tips on some of the challenges with sustaining effective student engagement.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Active transport, Adolescents, Primary schools, Publications, Secondary schools, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Active Travel Behaviour Change - Targeting Secondary School Students
On Tuesday 3 May a small group of stakeholders participated in an interactive webinar with Arthur Orsini of Urbanthinkers from Vancouver, Canada.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Global Advocacy for Physical Activity
The Global Advocacy for Physical Activity (GAPA), the newly created Council of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) has established a small initial Steering Committee to coordinate GAPA's work.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Physical Activity and Health Alliance
The Scottish Physical Activity and Health Alliance is a network that engages a variety of people from different sectors and professions who are involved in the promotion of physical activity and health in Scotland. It helps to inform people, connect people with others and to aid policy development and implementation.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Children, Health campaigns, Health promotion, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Research, Sports, Weblinks, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified physical inactivity as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Increasing levels of physical inactivity are seen worldwide, in high-income countries as well as low- and middle-income countries. The WHO provides recommendations for the optimal amounts of activity, but doing some physical activity is better than doing none. All sectors and all levels within governments, international partners, civil society, non-governmental organizations and the private sector have vital roles to play in shaping healthy environments and contributing to the promotion of physical activity.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Health policy, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Physical activity recommendations, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
International Physical Activity Websites
The following is a list of international websites which are relevant to physical activity.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Weblinks |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Walkability Checklist
At the Active Transportation Seminar on the 7th April 2011, the following walkability checklist was provided as a guide for identifying issues and areas for improvement, in terms of the the walkability and bikeability of communities.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Checklist, Cycle paths, Cycling, Design, Local government, Paths, Publications, Walking |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Western Australian Planning Commission
The WAPC is the statutory authority with statewide responsibilities for urban, rural and regional land use planning and land development matters. The WAPC responds to the strategic direction of government and is responsible for the strategic planning of the State.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Planning, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Planning (strategic/organisational), Town planning, Urban design, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
WA Disabled Sports Association Inc.
WASDA is the peak, non profit organisation that is responsible for ensuring people with disabilities are empowered and have a range of opportunities to participate in sport and recreation.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Disability, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Participation, Physical activity, Recreation, Special needs, Sports, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Cancer Council WA
Dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of cancer on West Australians through advocacy, research, education and support for cancer patients and their families.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Cancer, Education, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Research, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Public Transport Authority
PTA is responsible for: Rail, bus and ferry services in the metropolitan area (Transperth); Public transport services in regional centres;Coach and rail passenger services to regional areas (Transwa); and School bus services. In addition, they are responsible for designing, building and maintaining transport infrastructure.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active transport, Infrastructure, Public transport, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Office of Crime Prevention
The Office of Crime Prevention is the lead government agency striving to make Western Australia a safer place. They host a range of programs and fund various research and crime prevention and reduction initiatives. By building partnerships with business, government and local communities, the Office of Crime Prevention seeks to engage every Western Australian in the fight against crime.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Community safety, Crime prevention, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Injury Control Council of Western Australia
ICCWA is the peak not for profit organisation involved in injury prevention and community safety promotion in Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Injury prevention, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Disability Services Commission
The Disability Services Commission is the State Government agency responsible for advancing opportunities, community participation and quality of life for people with disabilities. The Commission provides a range of direct services and support and also funds non-government agencies to provide services to people with disabilities, their families and carers.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Disability, Participation, Special needs, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Department for Communities
The Department for Communities builds strong, vibrant communities by supporting and advocating on behalf of children, parents and their families, young people, women, seniors, carers, volunteers and non-government organisations. The department is also responsible for the delivery of programs and services to support and strengthen Western Australia’s diverse communities and provides a number of information and support services.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Aboriginal, Adolescents, Adults, Advocacy, Babies, Children, Communities, Early years, Families, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Older people, Parents, Seniors, Volunteers, Weblinks, Women, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Department of Environment and Conservation
The department has the lead responsibility for protecting and conserving the State’s environment on behalf of the people of Western Australia. This includes managing the State’s national parks, marine parks, conservation parks, State forests and timber reserves, nature reserves, marine nature reserves and marine management areas. Its key responsibilities include broad roles in conserving biodiversity, and protecting, managing, regulating and assessing many aspects of the use of the State’s natural resources.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Environment, Sustainability, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Obesity and the Economics of Prevention
Published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) this book is the result of work undertaken at the OECD since 2007. A wealth of data and analysis is presented within, with the aim of supporting the development of policies for tackling obesity and preventing chronic diseases.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Demography, Fat intake, Fitness, Health policy, Health promotion, Obesity, Overweight, Publications, Research, Statistics |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Council on the Ageing Western Australia
COTA (WA) is Western Australia’s peak non profit seniors’ organisation, representing the interests of all seniors in Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active ageing, Adults, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Older people, Seniors, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Nature Play WA
Research undertaken around the world indicates there are real benefits for children being involved in nature. If you’re a parent looking for ideas on how to get your children more involved in outdoor activities in Western Australia, then the Nature Play WA website is a great place to start!
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Children, Health promotion, Natural environment, Non-government organisations, Outdoor recreation, Parks, Play, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Submission - Office of Energy (April 2011)
The Taskforce has reviewed the Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper and, in this submission, has provided a number of comments for consideration by the Office of Energy in the process of developing the Strategic Energy initiative.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Government policy, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Public transport, Publications, Submission, Sustainability, TravelSmart |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
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