Physical Activity Plans

A Physical Activity Plan is a strategic planning document that identifies physical activity as a priority for local government, and contains actions aimed at raising awareness and increasing participation in physical activity.

A Physical Activity Plan identifies:

existing resources that support people to be active;
community needs and barriers to participation;
strategies and actions that will increase participation in physical activity;
measurable goals and a time frame for action; and
priorities for action and lead agencies/groups.

Supporting the community to be physically active requires a whole of community response. A plan extends across all departments of local government and beyond to State government, private and community organisations.

The Taskforce has produced How To Guide: Physical Activity Plans to assist local goverments to develop their own physical activity plan. If you would like more advice on developing a physical activity plan for your local goverment please contact us.

Example Physical Activity Plans

The following are some examples of Physical Activity Plans volunteered by Local Governments. This page will be continually updated with new plans.

Developing and Implementing Local Government Physical Activity Plans

On May 9 2008 the Physical Activity Taskforce held a forum 'Developing and Implementing Physical Activity Plans'. This forum presented the experiences of six local governments that have been through the process of developing a physical activity plan. Their presentations can be viewed and downloaded below.