Physical Activity Programs, Services and Campaigns
Details of local, state and national physical activity programs, services and campaigns are provided below.
Local Programs and Initiatives
Below is a range of examples of good practice local programs and initiatives.
ROC-Kreation Smart Clubs
ROC-Kreation Smart Clubs was created by the City of Rockingham to enhance and assist council and clubs to progress the management and development of sustainable, accessible "better" safer and smarter sport and recreation people, places and networks in the City.
| Resource type: | Programs & Services |
| Tags: | Clubs, Local government, Physical fitness, Recreation, Sports, Sports clubs |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Active Freo
The Active Freo webpage created by the City of Fremantle provides access to information about local sporting clubs, parks, events, facilities and physical activity opportunities.
| Resource type: | Programs & Services |
| Tags: | Clubs, Communities, Community events, Community facilities, Local government, Parks, Physical activity |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Be Active Cockburn
The Be Active Cockburn website is a dedicated physical activity website set up to inform the community about how to lead a healthy lifestyle, with information on TravelSmart, healthy eating, tobacco smoking, alcohol, and mental health.
| Resource type: | Programs & Services |
| Tags: | Active transport, Local government, Physical activity |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
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Get Active Gold Coast
An initiative of the Gold Coast Physical Activity Alliance, designed to encourage the adoption of an active and healthy lifestyle. The website provides information about local events, physical activity opportunities, sporting organisations and healthy eating.
| Resource type: | Programs & Services |
| Tags: | Active living, Communities, Community events, Community facilities, Local government, Physical activity |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2010 |
City of Stirling: It's Your Choice - Handy Guide
Created by the City of Stirling the guide encourages residents to get off the couch and enjoy the wonderful surroundings the City has to offer while living a healthy and active life.
| Resource type: | |
| Tags: | Active living, Communities, Community events, Community facilities, Local government, Parks, Physical activity, Recreation facilities, Walking maps |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
WA Programs, Services and Campaigns
Below is a list of key WA program, services and campaigns related to physical activity.
ActiveSmart
ActiveSmart is a world-first physical activity participation program model based on the internationally recognised strategy used by the TravelSmart program. It uses tailored information, resources and personal contact to motivate and encourage households to participate in physical activity.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Government programs, Local government, Physical activity, Recreation facilities, Sports and leisure facilities |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2012 |
Draw the Line
The Draw the Line campaign aims to prevent unhealthy weight gain among Western Australia. It is the first weight related campaign to run in Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Body fat, Body Mass Index (BMI), Diabetes, Fat intake, Health campaigns, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Program |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Find Thirty
The Find Thirty every day campaign, initiated by the Heart Foundation, be active wa Physical Activity Taskforce and Department of Health, aims to increase the number of West Australian adults who are sufficiently active for good health.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Health campaigns, Health improvement, Health promotion, Local government, Physical activity, Physical activity recommendations |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Get on Track Challenge
An initiative of Diabetes WA, funded by the Department of Health, the Get on Track Challenge is a free, fun and entertaining team-based physical activity and healthy eating program for all WA adults.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Fruit and vegetables, Health campaigns, Healthy eating, Local government, Nutrition, Physical activity, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Healthy Active Workplaces
Healthy Active Workplaces is an initiative formed by the Physical Activity Taskforce and the Department of Sport and Recreation which aims to help employers plan for healthy and active workplaces by providing opportunities to increase physical activity, health and wellbeing of employees.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Active workplaces, Employees, Physical activity, Wellbeing, Workplaces |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Heart Foundation Walking
Heart Foundation Walking is Australia's largest network of free community-based walking groups, led by volunteer Walk Organisers. Heart Foundation Walking makes being active easy, even for those not used to being active.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Communities, Exercise, Group exercise, Health improvement, Health promotion, Heart health, Local government, Non-profit organisations, Outdoor recreation, Paths, Physical activity, Program, Walking, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
My Healthy Balance
Developed by Diabetes WA, My Healthy Balance is a free internet program that can provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Diabetes, Health campaigns, Health improvement, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Nutrition, Obesity, Overweight, Physical activity, Program, Weight loss, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Sportslink
Developed by inclusionwa, Sportslink is a service is for children aged 7 to 12 that have a disability and want to develop their sporting skills and confidence. Sporting groups, schools, facility managers and local government are urged to adopt the program.
| Resource type: | Programs & Services |
| Tags: | Access, Children, Clubs, Disability, Inclusion, Physical activity, Primary schools, Recreation, Special needs, Sports, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
TravelSmart
Run by the Department of Transport, TravelSmart helps people to use cars less and to choose alternatives such as walking, cycling, and public transport.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Active transport, Cycling, Environment, Health promotion, Local government, Physical activity, Public transport, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Unplug and Play
Developed by the Heart Foundation, the Unplug and Play Parent Campaign targets parents in Western Australia to increase their awareness of the urgent need for children to spend more time in active play and less time using TV, electronic games and the internet for entertainment.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Children, Games, Health campaigns, Health promotion, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Play, Screen time, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Act Belong Commit
Keeping mentally healthy is just as important as staying physically healthy and it’s as easy as A-B-C: Act-Belong-Commit.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Active living, Advocacy, Communities, Health campaigns, Mental health, Participation, Preventative health |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
National Programs, Services and Campaigns
Below is a list of key national program, services and campaigns related to physical activity.
Heartmoves
Heartmoves is a physical activity program designed by the Heart Foundation that takes into consideration people that are living with a heart condition.
| Resource type: | Programs & Services |
| Tags: | Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Group exercise, Health improvement, Heart health, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Program, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Swap it, Don't Stop it Campaign
Swap It, Don’t Stop It! was launched on 13 March 2011. This new national campaign forms phase two of the Measure Up campaign which highlighted the link between increased waist measurement and the risk of chronic disease.
| Resource type: | Programs & Services |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Body fat, Federal Government, Government programs, Health campaigns, Healthy eating, Healthy weight, Obesity, Overweight |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Active After-school Communities
The Active After-school Communities program is a national initiative that provides primary school-aged children with access to free, sport and other structured physical activity programs in the after-school time slot of 3.00pm to 5.30pm.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Active schools, Children, Clubs, Communities, Physical activity, Primary schools, Program, Schools, Sports, Teachers |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
