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A new research brief from Active Living Research summarises research on community access to school sport and recreation facilities outside of school hours, as well as studies that examine the shared use of school facilities and programs with other community groups or agencies. It also describes challenges commonly associated with the shared use of recreational facilities, and opportunities for policy-makers at the state and local level.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Access, Active living, Agreements, Communities, Community facilities, Outdoor recreation, Policy, Primary schools, Public open space, Publications, Recreation facilities, Research, Schools, Secondary schools, Sports and leisure facilities |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2012 |
Humans are social animals: relationships are critical to our wellbeing. Indeed, a lack of face-to-face contact can put our health at risk.
This understanding has inspired the Grattan Institute's new report, Social Cities. It looks at ways to make cities better places to live by increasing our opportunities to connect with other people.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Access, Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Built Environment, Community facilities, Cycle paths, Design, Environment, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Mental health, Natural environment, Outdoor recreation, Parks, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Playing fields, Public open space, Public transport, Publications, Sports and leisure facilities, Town planning, Urban design |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2012 |
Angie Leighton, Blooming Minds WA, presents some staggering statistics regarding the prevalence of mental health issues in Australia, what the cost is for workplaces and the importance of developing, implementing and reviewing your workplace mental health policies.
Paul Taylor's presentation focuses on the link between cognitive function and vigorous physical activity, making a strong case for increased investment in workplace health programs for significantly increased workplace productivity through reduced absenteeism and presenteeism.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active workplaces, Adults, Benefits of physical activity, Employees, Group exercise, Health improvement, Intensity (high), Mental health, Publications, Sedentary, Statistics, Workplaces |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2012 |
This Appendices document accompanies the Walk WA: A Walking Strategy for Western Australia 2007 – 2020 (Walk WA) document.
This Appendices document accompanies the Walk WA: A Walking Strategy for Western Australia 2007 – 2020 (Walk WA) document.
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The Active Living Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework (IPR) Resource has been prepared for the Premier’s Council for Active Living and the New South Wales Division of Local Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Creating Places for People is a collective commitment to best practice urban design in Australia. The protocol is the result of two years of collaboration between peak community and industry organisations, and governments at all levels.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Built Environment, Design, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Town planning, Urban design |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
This submission, written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (Taskforce), provides comment on the Metropolitan Local Government Review Panel Issues Paper.
Revised Guidelines designed to provide clear guidance on current standards and best practice for the planning and design of pedestrian facilities in Western Australia are now available. It incorporates current Western Australian Policies, Standards and Guidelines and refers to Austroads Guide to Traffic Management and Guide to Road Design series, and relevant Australian Standards.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Design, Footpaths, Government agencies, Guidelines, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Town planning, Urban design, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
On Tuesday 29 November 2011, the Physical Activity Taskforce invited school principals, teachers and representatives of school boards to an information session on how schools can help children develop the knowledge, skills and habits for lifelong healthy and active living.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | 2011 |
In 2011, as part of a broader strategic directions project, the Physical Activity Taskforce commissioned TNS Australia to conduct a diagnosis of physical activity in Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Barriers to physical activity, Consultation, Government policy, Government programs, Inactivity, Local government, Non-government organisations, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Publications, Research |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Launched on Thursday 15 December 2011, the Active Living for All framework represents the strategic direction for increasing and improving opportunities for physical activity in Western Australia (WA) over the next five years (2012 - 2016).
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active schools, Active transport, Active workplaces, Barriers to physical activity, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Communities, Government agencies, Local government, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Publications, Strategies |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
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The Toronto Charter for Physical Activity was launched in May 2010 by Global Advocacy for Physical Activity and has become a key advocacy document for government and NGO's around the world.
Schools are in an ideal position to provide physical activity opportunities for children and help them develop the knowledge, skills and habits for lifelong healthy and active living.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Adolescents, Children, Community events, Dance, Education, Exercise, Health promotion, Physical activity, Physical education, Play, Primary schools, Publications, Schools, Secondary schools |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The following information package was developed by the Physical Activity Taskforce’s School Promotions Sub-Group to assist schools in planning 2012 physical activity education and programs.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Adolescents, Children, Community events, Dance, Education, Exercise, Health promotion, Physical activity, Physical education, Play, Primary schools, Publications, Schools, Secondary schools |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The following calendar is intended to assist schools in planning 2012 physical activity programs, events and professional development for staff, in support of providing the mandatory two hours of physical activity per week for students in years 1-10.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Adolescents, Children, Community events, Dance, Education, Exercise, Health promotion, Physical activity, Physical education, Play, Primary schools, Publications, Schools, Secondary schools |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The Taskforce developed a Local Government Active Living Strategy which aimed to support Local Government through a coordinated and collaborative approach to key issues that impact on opportunities for active living within the community.
Mr Fenton shared his knowledge on how to create more active places and people in your community – leading to more liveable, sustainable, and productive cities and towns.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Barriers to physical activity, Behaviour, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Communities, Cycle paths, Design, Government agencies, Government policy, Government programs, Health policy, Local government, Paths, Physical activity, Physical activity recommendations, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Public transport, Publications, Town planning, Urban design, Walking |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The Physical Activity Taskforce conducted the Active Living in Your Neighbourhoods breakfast on Tuesday 25 October, targeted at Local Government decision makers.
Professor Bull, from the Centre for Built Environment and Health - School of Population Health, presented on the global physical activity agenda and how this can help inform local direction to your community.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Advocacy, Built Environment, Guidelines, Health policy, Inactivity, Local government, Obesity, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Physical activity recommendations, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Preventative health, Public health, Publications, Research |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The following brochure was co-developed by the Department of Education and Physical Activity Taskforce to assist schools in understanding how they can support students to develop the knowledge, skills and habits for lifelong healthy and active living.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Adolescents, Advocacy, Brochure, Children, Curriculum, Education, Physical activity, Physical activity recommendations, Physical education, Primary schools, Publications, Schools, Secondary schools |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The "Walking and Jogging Routes in the City of Perth" pocket guide has been developed with the entire community in mind and provides all the information you need to know about the best walking and jogging routes in the City
of Perth.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Active workplaces, Brochure, Exercise, Fitness, Footpaths, Guidelines, Paths, Physical activity levels, Physical activity recommendations, Publications, Walking, Walking maps |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
AusPAnet Director and Heart Foundation (WA) Director of Cardiovascular Health Trevor Shilton reports from New York where he was a delegate at the United Nations High Level Meeting on Non-communicable Disease Prevention (representing the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)).
On 30 August 2011 amendments to Western Australian bicycle regulations were announced. A key amendment is that adults are now permitted to ride a compliant* power assisted pedal cycle (PAPC) on shared paths with the power engaged.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Access, Active living, Barriers to physical activity, Built Environment, Community facilities, Community safety, Consultation, Crime prevention, Cycle paths, Design, Environment, Footpaths, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Injury prevention, Parks, Paths, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Presentation, Public open space, Publications, Town planning, Urban design |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The Physical Activity Taskforce presented on healthy active by design principles at the New Urbanism and Smart Transport 2011 International Conference held in Perth (26 - 27 September 2011).
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The UK's primary health care approach to using the natural environment to get more people active. Presented by Dr William Bird, renowned UK GP and public health professional, and Griffin Longley, CEO of Nature Play WA.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | General Practitioner, Health improvement, Health inequalities, Health professionals, Health promotion, Mental health, Natural environment, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Play, Preventative health, Publications, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
On Thursday 15 September, at an event hosted by the Physical Activity Taskforce, Dr William Bird presented his ideas around the role of primary health care to encourage behaviour change and increase physical activity participation in the natural environment.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | General Practitioner, Health improvement, Health inequalities, Health professionals, Health promotion, Mental health, Natural environment, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Play, Preventative health, Publications, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
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The paper developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation WA provides information about the link between physical activity and academic achievement.
Developed by the National Heart Foundation, this fact sheet outlines why sitting less is better for your health, what the recommendations for sitting are and some practical suggestions on how you can reduce your sitting time.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Fact sheet, Guidelines, Health promotion, Heart health, Inactivity, Publications, Screen time, Sedentary, Statistics |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Prepared by the Physical Activity Taskforce, this document provides a summary of participation for Western Australian respondents to the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Exercise, Recreation and Sport Surveys (ERASS), with comparisons made to the national results.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Adults, Exercise, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Publications, Recreation, Research, Sports, Statistics, Surveys, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | StateNational |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The Australian Bicycle Council has released the following National Cycling Participation Survey (31 August 2011). The survey, which reports on cycling for transport and recreation, provides baseline data on cycling participation in Australia.
The London School of Economics and Political Science have released the following Gross Cycling Product report which determines that cycling annually contributes almost £3 billion to the UK economy.
Developed by the Department of Health, the following information sheet provides guidance on public health considerations to be taken into account when planning residential estates, precincts and urban developments. The information included is intended for State Government, local governments and developers.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Air pollution, Communities, Community safety, Environment, Guidelines, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Preventative health, Public health, Publications, Urban design |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The WA Department of Health released its summary of adult data from the Health and Wellbeing Surveillance Survey (HWSS) on 16 July 2011. The HWSS is a continuous data collection system which was developed by the Department of Health to monitor the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.
This report presents what WA adults aged 16 years and over were saying about their health and wellbeing in 2010.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adults, Body Mass Index (BMI), Demography, Physical activity levels, Public health, Publications, Research, Socio-economic groups, Surveys, Wellbeing, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
This submission is written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) to provide comment on the draft Wheatbelt Land Use Planning Strategy.
This submission, written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (Taskforce), provides comment on the 'Submission - Draft Stirling City Centre Structure Plan' to assist in the development of the final city centre structure plan for the City of Stirling.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Crime prevention, Design, Government policy, Health policy, Local government, Natural environment, Physical activity, Policy, Public health, Publications, Strategies, Submission, Town planning |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Published by the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2011, this paper reviews intervention studies related to active school transportation. The aim of the review is to guide future intervention research.
The following international physical activity advocacy resource was developed by the World Heart Federation in collaboration with Global Advocacy for Physical Activity (GAPA), IASO and HRIDAY (Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth). The resource makes a strong case for promoting physical activity as a priority for policy, school curricula, and community activity.
The University of New South Wales' Healthy Built Environments Program (HBEP) has completed a major scholarly literature review (2011) examining the role of the built environment in supporting human health as part of everyday living.
Presentation delivered by Donna Van Bueren, National Client Director, TNS Social Research (August 2011) to outline the key findings of two substantial social research studies which recently looked at the habits and needs of the online population.
This social marketing presentation by Donna Van Bueren, National Client Director, TNS Social Research, outlines the key findings of two substantial social research studies which recently looked at the habits and needs of the online population.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
This submission, written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (Taskforce), provides comment on the 'WA Primary Health Care Strategy - Consultation Paper' to assist in the development of the final primary health care strategy for Western Australia (WA).
The National Eating Disorders Collaboration has developed a report which looks at the unintended consequences of campaigns and resources that provide weight-related messages.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Advocacy, Children, Girls, Guidelines, Health campaigns, Health promotion, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Public health, Publications, Research |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The following one page document by Paul-Andre Larose, Ph.D. Ontario, Canada, lists the twelve key attributes necessary for a successful bikeway network which encourages and supports the uptake of active transport.
The year 4 to 7 (middle school) 4th R Curriculum Resource package aims to provide guidance for educators using Department of Sport and Recreation - Recreation Camps programs and will assist schools in choosing from the diverse range of programs on offer.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Children, Curriculum, Education, Games, Government agencies, Guidelines, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Primary schools, Publications, Recreation facilities, Schools, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
This article looks at the rates of participation in sport and physical recreation across Australia for people aged 15 years and over, by selected characteristics and by selected activities.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Adults, Exercise, Leisure, Physical activity levels, Publications, Recreation, Research, Sports, Statistics, Surveys |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Developed by the Department of Education, with funding support from the Physical Activity Taskforce, this booklet for parents has been developed to help tackle the increasingly serious issues of childhood obesity and inactivity.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Child development, Children, Early years, Families, Fruit and vegetables, Guidelines, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Nutrition, Parents, Physical activity, Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Developed by the Department of Transport (July 2011) the Walkability Audit Tool is a tool for use by officers of local government authorities, consultants and community groups. The tool assists local governments in identifying issues to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and amenity and to identify appropriate countermeasures.
Developed by the Heart Foundation, this brochure highlights the results of consumer preferences for healthy developments and provides some basic guidance to the development industry on how new developments can appeal to the market demand for healthy neighbourhoods.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Built Environment, Communities, Cycle paths, Cycling, Footpaths, Non-government organisations, Paths, Physical activity, Publications, Town planning, Walking |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Claire Ditri from the Department of Sport and Recreation provided an overview of the Sport for All initiative as outlined in the brochure. (No PowerPoint presentation used).
Peta Turner from the Department of Health WA provided information supplied by the City of Cockburn on their successful Healthy Communities Initiative application.
The agenda for the Local Government Grants Seminar held on Friday 15th July 2011.
Information about the various Healthway Grants available to be applied for by local governments.
The document developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation provides local governments with sources of data collection.
Given the small population numbers in the following Local Government Areas (LGAs), the Department of Health’s Epidemiology Branch is unable to provide valid and reliable prevalence estimates. However, data for the health district can be provided as outlined in this document.
The following is a list of services and website links you may find useful when gathering information to complete your Healthy Communities Initiative grant application. This information is being provided as a service to local governments and the Department of Health, WA Local Government Association and the Physical Activity Taskforce do not accept responsibility for or endorse the content or condition of any site.
Jo Davies from the Physical Activity Taskforce provided a case study on the City of Rockingham's research and data collection undertaken for their Community Infrastructure Plan.
This publication by the Commissioner for Children and Young People highlights positive examples of how working with children and young people can lead to better outcomes in the built environment. The publication aims to complement other resources available in this area.
Information about the Council on the Ageing WA - Senior's Week Grants.
Information about the various Department for Communities Grants available to be applied for by local governments.
Rebecca Fidrych from the Physical Activity Taskforce provided an overview of several grant opportunities available that had not already been outlined.
Geordie Thompson from the Department of Sport and Recreation provided an overview of the Trails Grants Program.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Community facilities, Government programs, Infrastructure, Local government, Paths, Physical activity, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Presentation, Publications, Trails |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Toyah Tinworth from the City of Wanneroo provided an overview of the local government's experiences thus far after receiving Healthy Communities Initiative funding.
Susan McDonald from the Department of Sport and Recreation provided an overview of sources the department uses for community profiling.
Sarah Joyce from the Department of Health WA provided an overview of data that is available from the department and other government sources.
Peta Turner from the Department of Health WA provided an overview of the national Healthy Communities Initiative Grants.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Campaign, Communities, Government programs, Health campaigns, Health promotion, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Local government, Physical activity, Presentation, Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Clayton White from the Department of Sport and Recreation provided an overview of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund.
Lisa Wheatley from the Heart Foundation provided an overview of the Community Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Grants available as part of the national Swap It, Don’t Stop It campaign.
The Physical Activity Taskforce in conjunction with the Department of Health WA and the WA Local Government Association conducted a Local Government Grants Seminar on Friday 15th July 2011.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Jo Del Prete from the Physical Activity Taskforce provided an overview of considerations for local governments when applying for grants.
The document by the Department of Health WA is to be used by local governments to request data required for Healthy Communities Initiative grant applications.
In this submission the Taskforce outlined it's support for the objectives of the overarching planning framework for rural land use planning within Western Australia and the principle changes being proposed within SPP 2.5. The Taskforce provides a number of comments for consideration by the Western Australian Planning Commission in SPP 2.5 and the implementation policies contained in DC Policy 3.4.
Recognising the diverse requirements on principals and educators in committing to out of school learning opportunities, the Department of Sport and Recreation - Recreation Camps have developed some tools to aid teacher planning and identification of learning outcomes from school camps and physical activity programs.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Children, Curriculum, Education, Games, Government agencies, Guidelines, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Physical education, Primary schools, Publications, Recreation facilities, Schools, Secondary schools, Teachers, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The year 8 to 10 4th R Curriculum Resource package aims to provide guidance for educators using Department of Sport and Recreation - Recreation Camps programs and will assist schools in choosing from the diverse range of programs on offer.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Children, Curriculum, Education, Games, Government agencies, Guidelines, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Primary schools, Publications, Recreation facilities, Schools, Secondary schools, Teachers, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The National Secondary Student's Diet and Activity (NaSSDA) survey 2009-10 is jointly funded by the state Cancer Councils, Cancer Council Australia and the National Heart Foundation of Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Children, Data, Fat intake, Fitness, Inactivity, Nutrition, Physical activity levels, Publications, Statistics, Surveys |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
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 Morning Adventures is an early childhood storybook designed to accompany the Choose Active Transport resource for teachers.
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 |
The Department of Transport produces and distributes a range of comprehensive cycling brochures, which can be downloaded from the cycling section of their website.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
Developed by the Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia, this toolkit is a practical resource that supports and encourages health professionals and interested organisations to engage in advocacy.
Developed by the Department of Communities Office for Youth, this toolkit contains a number of fact sheets to help young people deal with conflicting demands on their time, stress from work and school, and expectations from family, friends and colleagues. It is a young person's guide in the pursuit of positive mental and emotional health.
The National Heart Foundation has developed a checklist, as a national consumer advocacy tool, that asks community residents to be the ‘eyes and feet’ of their Local Government council to provide feedback on the ‘walkability’ of their local neighbourhoods.
The World Health Organization developed the "Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health" with the overall aim of providing national and regional level policy makers with guidance on the dose-response relationship between the frequency, duration, intensity, type and total amount of physical activity needed for the prevention of non-communicable diseases.
The checklist provides a mechanism to assess the walkability and bikeability of a local area.
The Active Tranpsortation seminar on the 7th April 2011 was presented by Canadian guest speaker Michael Haynes, the Director of TransActive Solutions, a company dedicated to improving the walkability and cyclability of Canadian communities. Attendees heard about his experiences with developing active transport policy at a local level.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The 'Active Healthy Communities: A Resource Package for Local Government to Create Supportive Environments for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating' website and resource developed by the Queensland Government and the Heart Foundation provides practical guidance to councils to create supportive environments for physical activity and healthy eating.
Developed by the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development, these guidelines provide practical information about the governance of shared community facilities and the tools and documents needed to support good governance.
The Taskforce's Built Environment Schools Working Group is developing a resource on managing shared facilities, such as school ovals, swimming pools and recreation centers. The aim of the resource is to develop a suite of tools that provide practical guidance on the management and governance of shared use facilities in the community.
The guide developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation provides an overview of the Western Australian Planning system which coordinates land use and development by balancing a number of potentially competing issues relating to the economy, social and environmental matters.
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Developed by the Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia this resource is designed as a comprehensive and community based Public Health Plan that can be implemented, evaluated and sustained.
The document developed by the UK Local Government Improvement and Development and Planning Advisory Service provides advice to help develop an appropriate and effective approach to engaging with communities in plan-making to help shape the place they live to create better and more sustainable communities.
Developed by the Department of Communities, this is a brochure for seniors about depression. One of the key areas covered is the importance of physical activity and social contact in preventing depression in older people.
built4kids has been developed by the NSW Commission for Children and Young People to help create built environments that meet the needs of children and young people.
The Department of Local Government developed the guidelines to assist local governments in undertaking strategic planning.
This resource produced by the Physical Activity Taskforce provides a comprehensive list of factors to consider when developing a pedometer challenge.
Developed by the Australian Local Government Association this resource includes six fact sheets which cover a range of age-friendly built environment issues, which are relevant to local councils including case studies.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active ageing, Active living, Built Environment, Case study, Cycle paths, Design, Local government, Older people, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Recreation, Recreation facilities, Seniors, Trails |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2006 |
Developed by the World Health Organization, this booklet concisely overviews the best available evidence on physical activity in the urban environment and makes suggestions for policy and practice based on that evidence.
Published by the Global Advocacy for Physical Activity, Investments that Work for Physical Activity is complementary to the Toronto Charter for Physical Activity. The document can be used to support your work in raising the priority of physical activity and the benefits of investment and increased action.
The Toronto Charter for Physical Activity was launched in May 2010 by Global Advocacy for Physical Activity and has become a key advocacy document for government and NGO's around the world.
Developed by the Taskforce, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, this fact sheet explains: what a Bicycle User Group (BUG) does; how local governments support their BUGs; how to start a BUG; and, information for those in country towns or regional centres.
Developed by the Taskforce, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, this fact sheet explains: what a Local TravelSmart Guide is; what are the benefits of having a guide; who provides the information for the guide; how much the guide costs to produce; how the guide can be promoted and distributed and where to find out more information.
Developed by the Taskforce, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, this fact sheet explains: what active transport is; what the benefits are; how local governments can encourage active transport; and, what local governments are already doing to encourage active transport.
Developed by the Taskforce, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, this fact sheet explains: What a TravelSmart School is; what the benefits of a TravelSmart school are; and, how Local Governments support TravelSmart schools.
Developed by the Taskforce, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, this fact sheet explains: what a Local Government travelSmart Officer is; what the benefits of employing a TravelSmart Officer are; what a TravelSmart officer does; what TravelSmart Officers have achieved so far; and, how to hire a TravelSmart Officer.
Developed by the Taskforce, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, this fact sheet explains: what a TravelSmart workplace is; what the benefits of a TravelSmart workplace are; how local governements can support TravelSmart workplaces, what TravelSmart workplaces have already done; what a Workplace Travel Plan is; and, how to find out more information.
The Taskforce, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, developed a series of TravelSmart fact sheets to assist local governments, individuals and relevant organisations in understanding the TravelSmart program and the benefits it has to offer.
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Prepared by the National Heart Foundation of Australia (Victoria Division), Healthy by Design: A Planners' Guide to Environments for Active Living has been developed with the aim of making it easier for planners to incorporate, into daily planning decisions, design considerations that positively impact on the health and well being of all Victorians.
The Physical Activity Taskforce, with support from Healthway and the National Heart Foundation - WA Division, developed this guide to assist agencies that wish to promote walking. It draws from the experiences and examples of local governments and other agencies and groups who are successfully promoting walking in their community.
The Choose Active Transport presentation covers the funding bodies and partners that were responsible for this resource being developed, the steps involved in developing this resource and specific information on the Teachers Resource and Matilda's Morning Adventures storybook.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Active transport, Advocacy, Children, Cycling, Education, Primary schools, Publications, Schools, Teachers, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The following presentation relates to the Choose Active Transport Teachers' Resource which was launched by the Taskforce in April 2011.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | 2011 |
This submission is written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) to provide comment on the review of the functions and responsibilities of Regional Development Commissions, to assist in the development of a reform agenda for regional development and in implementing the review’s recommendations.
The Physical Activity Taskforce Terms of Reference guided the functions and activities of the Taskforce.
AusPAnet is an electronic newsletter developed by the National Heart Foundation. It includes new Australian and international resources and publications, details of upcoming events, professional development and employment opportunities.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Advocacy, Benefits of physical activity, Community safety, Environment, Government policy, Government programs, Health campaigns, Health policy, Participation, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Presentation, Publications, Recreation, Statistics, Sustainability |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
This presentation outlines the methodology, key findings and comparisons for the 2008 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) and the 2009 Physical Activity Adult Survey.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Adults, Advocacy, Children, Data, National Guidelines, Older people, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Policy, Presentation, Publications, Recreation, Research, Seniors, Statistics, Strategies, Surveys |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
SpaceShaper is a practical toolkit to measure the quality of a public space before investing time and money in improving it.
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This WHO planning guide provides a range of ideas, information and tools for developing a comprehensive plan for creating a healthy, active city by enhancing physical activity in the urban environment.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of what Western Australian children and adolescents are eating.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Children, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Publications, Statistics, Surveys, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2004 |
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of the trends in the types of food Western Australian children and adolescents are eating.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Children, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Publications, Statistics, Surveys, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2004 |
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of the amount of food Western Australian children and adolescents are eating.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Children, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Publications, Statistics, Surveys, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2004 |
The Physical Activity Taskforce produced a number of fact sheets relating to the findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS).
Each fact sheet provides easy to read information on specific aspects of the 2003 CAPANS report data.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of active play.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of physical inactivity.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of school based physical activity.
The Physical Activity Taskforce produced a number of fact sheets relating to the findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS).
Each fact sheet provides easy to read information on specific aspects of the 2003 CAPANS report data.
The Physical Activity Taskforce produced a number of fact sheets relating to the findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS).
Each fact sheet provides easy to read information on specific aspects of the 2003 CAPANS report data.
The following fact sheet outlines the methodology behind the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of the gathering and treatment of nutrition data.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Children, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Methodology, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Publications, Statistics, Surveys, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2004 |
The following fact sheet outlines the methodology behind the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of the general procedures used.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Children, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Methodology, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Publications, Statistics, Surveys, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2004 |
The following fact sheet outlines the methodology behind the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of the anthropometric procedures used.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Children, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Methodology, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Publications, Statistics, Surveys, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2004 |
The following fact sheet outlines the methodology behind the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) in terms of the gathering and treatment of physical activity data.
The Linked in 2 Youth Seminar was held on Tuesday 21 September 2010. The purpose of this seminar was to discuss a range of strategies to engage young people in physical activity.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Ben Kent's presentation drew on his experience in the youth sector to share what he has learnt regarding young people's value and desire when it comes to keeping active.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Participation, Physical activity, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Presentation, Public open space, Publications, Strategies, Technology, Urban design, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2010 |
As CEO of Perth Wildcats, Nick Marvin's
club website is the most trafficked in the NBL. Using direct marketing and online strategies, the club’s membership has experienced annual growth of 35% resulting in consecutive sell-out attendances for over two years.
Produced by the Western Australian Planning Commission the Designing Out Crime Planning guidelines are intended to provide local government, government agencies, town centre management, the development industry and planning and design practitioners with an understanding of the principles of designing out crime.
The Heart Foundation and the Western Australian Council of State School Organisations (WACSSO) have developed a resource - a guide advocating for walking, cycling and other health issues - to assist parent groups to influence their school community to make positive changes to their environment, making it easier for children to lead healthy, more active lives.
The built environment is directly associated with physical activity, particularly walking. To encourage and facilitate walking for transport and walking for recreation, the Heart Foundation makes recommendations for adult Australians, the health sector, governments and planners that include changes to the built environment and multi-level strategies, such as public education.
Developed by the National Heart Foundation, 'Blueprint for an active Australia' provides key information to help governments, organisations, associations and agencies formulate a national physical activity plan for action.
Katrina Elliott's presentation provided an overview of the State Planning Policy 3.6 Development Contributions for Infrastructure and how the policy can be interpreted to inform the planning process.
The Physical Activity Taskforce conducted a Community Infrastructure Planning Seminar for the Local Government sector and interested persons on Monday 13th December 2010.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Michael Quirk's presentation provides a practical example of how Local Governments can successfully apply State Planning Policy Development Contributions for Infrastructure 3.6 and what it means in reality.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Community facilities, Infrastructure, Local government, Physical activity levels, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Presentation, Publications, Recreation facilities, Sports and leisure facilities, Town planning |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
This resource produced by the Physical Activity Taskforce provides a comprehensive list of factors to consider when developing a marked walking trail.
This resource produced by the Physical Activity Taskforce provides a comprehensive list of factors to consider when developing a walking map.
This submission is written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce Built Environment Committee to provide comment, to the Western Australian Planning Commission, on the Central Metropolitan Perth Sub-regional Strategy.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Built Environment, Communities, Community facilities, Infrastructure, Legislation, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Publications, Research, Submission, Town planning |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
The Physical Activity Taskforce Built Environment Advisory Committee collated a list of current research and reference material relating to the built environment and its impact on healthy and active lifestyles.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Built Environment, Cycle paths, Footpaths, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Publications, Recreation facilities, Research, Sports and leisure facilities, Town planning, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
This resource produced by the Physical Activity Taskforce provides a comprehensive list of factors to consider when forming a walking group.
This resource produced by the Physical Activity Taskforce provides a comprehensive list of factors to consider when planning a walking event.
Developed by the Department of Local Government, NSW Health Department, NSW Sport and Recreation, National Heart Foundation of Australia (NSW Division).
The purpose of this guide is to provide local governments with a practical resource that will assist them to encourage local communities to be more physically active.
The following document outlines the methodology used by the Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) in collecting the data for the 2006 Physical Activity Survey.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Midwest-Murchison-Gascoyne health region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Pilbara health region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Wheatbelt health region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's North Metropolitan health region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's South West health region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's South Metropolitan health region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Great Southern health region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of a comparison of health regions.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Kimberley health region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of a comparison of all of Western Australia's key regions.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Midwest and Gascoyne regions.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Kimberley region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Wheatbelt region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Great Southern region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Peel region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Perth Metropolitan region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Pilbara region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's South West region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to occupation.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to males.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to education.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to females.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Goldfields/Esperance health region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Goldfields/Esperance region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to gender.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings for people aged 60 years and over.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings for people aged 18-29 years old.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings for people aged 45-59 years old.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings for people aged 30-44 years old.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings by age.
The Physical Activity Taskforce produced a number of fact sheets relating to the findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey.
This submission is written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce Built Environment Committee to provide comment, to the Western Australian Planning Commission, on the Outer Metropolitan Perth and Peel Sub-regional Strategy.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Communities, Community facilities, Infrastructure, Legislation, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Publications, Research, Submission, Town planning |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
The resource produced by the City of Rockingham showcases five walks in different suburbs.
This submission is written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) to provide comment on the 'Inquiry into the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in WA'.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Children, Communities, Education, Legislation, Physical activity levels, Policy, Publications, Submission, Wellbeing, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
This submission is written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) to provide comment, to the Mental Health Commission, on the consultation paper 'Western Australia – Mental Health Towards 2020'.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Anxiety, Built Environment, Communities, Community facilities, Depression, Infrastructure, Legislation, Mental health, Physical activity, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Publications, Submission, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
The resource developed by the Shire of Mukinbudin outlines a 4.6 kilometre walk around the township.
The City of Joondalup booklet showcases a walking route in every suburb of the City.
The resource developed by the Shire of Irwin outlines 12 walks around the township of Dongara Denison and the coastline.
The Shire of Busselton publication 'Walk-Cycle Busselton' showcases five local walking and cycling routes.
The resource developed by the Shire of Dandaragan showcases a walk along the Jurien Bay coastline.
Walk maps are located on pages 20 to 21 of the City of Belmont, Leisure, Art & Cultural Guide 2008. The resource includes four walk trails set amongst local waterways.
The 'Wicked Walks' resource was developed by the Town of Bassendean in 2008. It includes walk maps for three local suburbs and provides a good example of the type of walking resources Local Governments can produce to encourage the community to get more active.
The Taskforce compiled examples of walk maps developed by local governments. These maps make it easier for people to be active by cycling, walking or using public transport while doing their everyday activities.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Midwest and Gascoyne Health Regions.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Midwest Health Region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's North Metropolitan Health Region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Wheatbelt Health Region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's South Metropolitan Health Region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's South West Health Region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's East Metropolitan Health Region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Great Southern Health Region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Pilbara and Gascoyne Health Regions.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Pilbara and Kimberley Health Regions.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Goldfields and South East Health Regions.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Peel region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's South West region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Kimberley/Pilbara region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Midwest/Gascoyne region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Great Southern region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Perth Metropolitan region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to Western Australia's Goldfields/Esperance region.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to occupation.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to males.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to education.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to females.
The following fact sheet outlines the key findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in relation to gender.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings for people aged 45-59 years old.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings for people aged 75 years and over.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings for people aged 60-74 years old.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings by age.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings for people aged 30-44 years old.
The following fact sheet outlines the results of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey in terms of the key findings for people aged 18-29 years old.
The Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) lodged submissions on a range of issues relating to physical activity.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | LocalState |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
The Department of Sport and Recreation plays a vital role in delivering physical activity outcomes through sport and recreation. This document is an overview of current work being undertaken by the department.
Developed by the Department of Health and Ageing, this brochure outlines the national physical activity guidelines for older people, including recommendations on the type and intensity of activities.
Developed by the Department of Health and Ageing, this brochure outlines the national physical activity guidelines for children between 12 and 18 years of age. It also provides ideas for getting active and explains the reasons to be active and limit screen time.
Developed by the Department of Health and Ageing, this brochure outlines the national physical activity guidelines for children aged 5-12 year old. It includes information on why physical activity is important, the type of activity that is recommended and how you can help in supporting children to be active and healthy.
Developed by the Department of Health and Ageing, this brochure outlines the national physical activity guidelines for adults, including ideas on how to increase daily physical activity levels.
Developed by the Department of Health and Ageing, this brochure outlines the national physical activity recommendations for children aged 0-5 years. It also provides tips and ideas to help you include more activity in your child’s day.
Developed by the Taskforce in 2010, this presentation aims to establish: why physical activity is a key priority; how it links to local government; the triple bottom line benefits of prioritising physical activity; and, how integrated strategic planning within local government will reap multiple rewards.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Developed by the Physical Activity Taskforce in 2010, this presentation outlines the importance of physical activity in terms of the social, economic and environmental benefits for the community.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
The CAPANS 2008: Applications for Health Promoting Schools presentation provides background information to the Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey 2008, key findings and recommendations for the future.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Boys, Children, Data, Fruit and vegetables, Girls, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Presentation, Primary schools, Publications, Research, Schools, Secondary schools, Statistics, Surveys |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
This presentation highlights key findings from the 2009 Physical Activity Adult Survey, with a specific focus on walking.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adults, Advocacy, Data, Older people, Outdoor recreation, Participation, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Presentation, Publications, Recreation, Seniors, Statistics, Surveys, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
This presentation is a summary of key findings from recent Physical Activity Taskforce research (CAPANS 2008 and Adult Survey 2009) and includes actions and strategies for policy development, partnerships and advocacy.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
The CAPANS 2008: Key Findings presentation provides background information to the Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey 2008 and key physical activity and body size findings for Western Australian children in grades 3,5,7,8,10 and 11 at school.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Boys, Children, Data, Fruit and vegetables, Girls, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Presentation, Primary schools, Publications, Research, Schools, Secondary schools, Statistics, Surveys |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
This presentation discusses the key findings from the 2009 Physical Activity Adult Survey.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adults, Data, Older people, Participation, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Presentation, Publications, Recreation, Research, Seniors, Statistics, Surveys |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
The Physical Activity Levels of WA Adults 2009: Call to Action presentation addresses key strategies and actions based on the findings of the 2009 Physical Activity Adult Survey.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adults, Data, Older people, Participation, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Presentation, Publications, Recreation, Research, Seniors, Statistics, Surveys |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
The 2009 Physical Activity Adult Survey was launched by the Taskforce in December 2010.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
The 2008 Children and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS) was launched by the Taskforce in June 2010.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Developed by the Department of Communities, this brochure provides information on how seniors can improve their health and wellbeing across all aspects of their life: mental, physical, social and spiritual health.
Developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation, this brochure examines how active Western Australian women are and common barriers to their participation in sport and recreation.
Developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation, this fact sheet takes a hard look at the range of health and economic costs associated with physical inactivity.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Cancer, Dementia, Depression, Diabetes, Fact sheet, Inactivity, Life expectancy, Mental health, Obesity, Overweight, Publications, Statistics |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2007 |
Developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation, this fact sheet explores the physical health, mental health, social, environmental and economic benefits associated with participating in regular physical activity.
Developed by the Physical Activity Taskforce, this brochure provides facts and statistics on physical activity levels and the rising obesity rates in Western Australia.
The Physical Activity Taskforce produced a number of fact sheets relating to the findings of the 2003 Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (CAPANS).
The Physical Activity Taskforce produced a number of fact sheets relating to the findings of the 2006 Physical Activity Adult Survey.
The Physical Activity Taskforce produced a number of fact sheets relating to the findings of the 2002 Physical Activity Adult Survey.
The Physical Activity Taskforce 2006-2007 Evaluation Plan provides a summary of the strategies and program activities undertaken in 2006 to 2007 by key government and non-government agencies represented on the Physical Activity Taskforce.
This Physical Activity Taskforce Strategic Plan 2007 - 2011 outlined the importance of partnerships and sets new directions for promoting physical activity in Western Australia. The Strategic Plan envisages encouraging and supporting a 'whole of community' change in attitude and behaviour towards physical activity.
The following communications strategy was developed by the Taskforce's Communications Advisory Committee as a comprehensive, long-term communications framework for the Physical Activity Taskforce.
The Physical Activity Taskforce Four Year Implementation Plan 2003/04 - 2006/07 provides a summary of the achievements of agencies' from 2003/04 to 2006/07.
The Physical Activity Taskforce Implementation Plan 2009 document was prepared by working with stakeholders across a range of government and non government agencies.
The Local Activity Grants program offered matched grants for local governments and community groups to encourage new and innovative approaches to increasing physical activity. The grants recognised a sustainable increase in physical activity requires a cross-government, multi agency approach.
Get up and Grow is a set of guidelines to healthy eating and physical activity for young children, an initiative that is an important element of the Australian Government’s Plan for Early Childhood and Plan for Tackling Obesity.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Child development, Children, Early years, Health promotion, Healthy eating, Infants, Nutrition, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Physical activity recommendations, Publications, Toddlers |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2009 |
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Developed by the Heart Foundation (Tasmania) and the Premier's Physical Activity Council, Healthy by Design: A Guide to Planning and Designing Active Environments for Tasmania, is a resource that aims to assist planners and subdivision engineers in developing healthy and cost effective spaces that are conducive to active living.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Communities, Community facilities, Cycle paths, Environment, Footpaths, Guidelines, Inclusion, Outdoor recreation, Parks, Paths, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Recreation facilities, Town planning |
| Relevance: | Interstate |
| Year published: | 2009 |
Healthy Spaces and Places is a national guide for planning, designing and creating sustainable communities that encourage healthy living.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Communities, Community facilities, Cycle paths, Environment, Footpaths, Guidelines, Inclusion, Outdoor recreation, Parks, Paths, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Recreation facilities, Town planning |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2009 |
Prepared by the World Health Organisation, the Global Health Risks Report provides an update for the year 2004 of the comparative risk assessment (CRA) for 24 global risk factors.
This report provides data on the health, wellbeing and behaviour of young people in 41 different countries. The data is collected from youth aged between 11 and 15 years old. The report also examines social circumstances affecting young people’s health and behaviour.
This report provides data on the health, wellbeing and behaviour of young people in Scotland aged between 11 and 15 years old. The report also examines social circumstances affecting young people’s health and behaviour.
This research aimed to provide guidance to assist governments, health professionals and the food and beverage industry to recognise trends in diet and physical activity behavioural patterns of Australian children.
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The 2009 survey of Children's Participation in Cultural and Leisure Activities was conducted throughout Australia as part of the Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) Monthly Population Survey (MPS). As part of this report, findings are available on child (5-14 years old) participation in organised sport.
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The 2009 survey of Children's Participation in Cultural and Leisure Activities was conducted throughout Australia as part of the Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) Monthly Population Survey (MPS).
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Boys, Children, Data, Girls, Physical activity, Publications, Recreation, Research, Screen time, Sports, Sports and leisure facilities, Statistics, Surveys |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2006 |
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The Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS) is a joint initiative of the Australian Sports Commission and the state and territory government agencies responsible for sport and recreation.
The first survey was conducted in 2001. This publication presents results from the tenth annual ERASS data collection, which was conducted in 2010.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Adults, Exercise, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Publications, Recreation, Research, Sports, Sports and leisure facilities, Statistics, Surveys, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Published by the Department of Health, this is an analysis of the 2009 data from the Department of Health's Health and Wellbeing Survey and presents information on a range of indicators associated with Western Australian children's health and wellbeing.
Published by the Department of Health, this is an analysis of the 2009 data from the Health Department's Health and Wellbeing Survey and presents information on a range of indicators associated with Western Australian adults' health and wellbeing.
Western Australia physical activity surveys and data, including research conducted by the Physical Activity Taskforce and external agencies.
International physical activity surveys and data.
National physical activity surveys and data.
In 2006/2007 Western Australia introduced Daylight Saving on a trial basis for three years. The Taskforce conducted research to investigate the impact of Daylight Saving on physical activity participation in Western Australia between November 2006 and March 2008.
The Physical Activity Taskforce conducted the Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Nutrition (CAPANS) survey to provide a measure of physical activity levels and nutrition behaviours of West Australian children and adolescents. The survey has been conducted in 2003 and 2008.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Children, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Nutrition, Physical activity levels, Physical activity recommendations, Publications, Statistics, Surveys, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Given that physical inactivity is one of the most important and modifiable risk factors contributing to ill health, particularly for people as they age, the Physical Activity Taskforce conducted a secondary analysis of the 2006 adult physical activity survey data, restricted to adults aged over 45 years - the 'baby boomers'.
The Physical Activity Adult Survey was undertaken by the Physical Activity Taskforce to provide a measure of physical activity levels among West Australian adults. Surveys have been conducted in 1999, 2002, 2006 and 2009.
The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) provides a measure of young children's development from a population perspective. The AEDI is used to provide a snapshot of the current state of children's development within communities all over Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Boys, Child development, Children, Communities, Data, Early years, Education, Girls, Parents, Planning, Primary schools, Publications, Research, Schools, Statistics |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2006 |
The Healthy Active by Design project (HABD) will see the development of a guide and
website that links planning and health to support physical activity. The project is currently under development and due for completion by August 2013.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Built Environment, Cycle paths, Design, Design out crime, Environment, Footpaths, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Injury prevention, Paths, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Public open space, Publications, Recreation facilities, Road safety, Town planning, Urban design |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2012 |
The Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) Evaluation Plans reviewed the success of strategies and program activities undertaken by key government and non-government agencies represented on the Taskforce.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
The Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) implementation plans were prepared by working with stakeholders across a range of government and non government agencies. They represent short terms actions and success measures aligned to the Strategic Plans.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
The Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) developed a number of strategic planning documents which guided the actions and activities of the Taskforce.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Fact sheets, developed by the Physical Activity Taskforce and/or external agencies, relating to physical activity key findings, statistics and research.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Past Physical Activity Taskforce submissions, plans and strategies for the delivery of a whole of government, whole of community approach to increasing physical activity levels in Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Physical activity research conducted by the Physical Activity Taskforce and external agencies including Western Australian, National and international surveys and data.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Evaluation, Publications, Research |
| Relevance: | LocalStateInterstateNationalInternational |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
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