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Physical Activity Initiatives Database The following database is a snapshot of current physical activity. The initiatives have been grouped into settings for parents, schools, adults, communities and workplaces. The snapshot gives an outline of the type of project but for further details the contact details have also been listed. PARENTS Family Food Patch Project This project aims to improve the knowledge and skills of parents in relation to child and infant nutrition and physical activity by training volunteer Family Food educators. For further information call Kim Jose on (03) 6223 1266 or email eat@eatwelltas.org.au or visit http://www.eatwelltas.com.au/foodpatch.php A Wellbeing Plan for Aussie Kids A Wellbeing Plan for Aussie Kids has been developed by CSIRO to provide parents with information on healthy foods and habits. A printed fridge magnet of this plan was distributed to every primary school child in Australia in September 2007.The aim of this Plan is to make eating well and being active a higher priority for all families. For information visit http://www.csiro.au/science/WellbeingPlanForKids.html SCHOOLS 1Seven – Move More, Eat Well Encourages children (5-12yrs) to participate in one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity and eat seven serves of fruit and vegetables per day. The program provides web-based material, curriculum resources, games and giveaways and provides school visits from ambassadors and athletes from netball, AFL and cricket. For more information visit www.1seven.com.au Move Well Eat Well
The Move Well Eat Well Award is available to Tasmanian primary schools in 2009. Similar to SunSmart, schools will be supported to meet key criteria which reinforce healthy eating and promote physical activity. Every primary school can become a part of this exciting initiative to support children’s wellbeing by joining the Award Program. Support materials have been developed in collaboration with a range of Tasmanian health professionals, parents, teachers, local government and community based organisations. The Move Well Eat Well Award offers: - recognition of schools’ achievements
- a whole school approach to promoting healthy eating and physical activity
- a simple framework for planning and action
- tailored Tasmanian resources for teachers, parents and health professionals
- clear links to the Tasmanian Health and Wellbeing curriculum
For further information visit www.education.tas.gov.au/movewelleatwell or email movewelleatwell@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Walking Bus Schools can work with volunteers to provide physical activity through children walking to schools as a group with volunteer adults. For more information visit www.travelsmart.gov.au/schools/index.html Active After-schools Communities The Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is a national program that provides Australian primary school-aged children with access to free, structured physical activity programs in the after- school timelsot.
The ASSC is designed to engage taditionally inactive children in structured physical activities and build links with community-based organisations to create opportunties for ongoing participation. For more information call Blair Brownless on (03) 6224 7301 or email blair.brownless@ausport.gov.au or visit www.ausport.gov.au/assc/index.asp
Bike Education Program A bike safety education kit will be available free-of-charge to every primary school across the country to teach young riders necessary skills and detection of dangers through engaging classroom and practical activities. In addition to targeting rider safety, the kit also covers environmental issues and encourages physical activity. For further information please visit http://www.rosebankhelmets.com.au/Safety/Default.asp Jump Rope for Heart The Heart Foundation's Jump Rope for Heart program is now celebrating its 24th year of success in Australia. Since 1983, over 50,000 Jump Off days have been conducted, with almost 8 million participants from more than 90 per cent of all Australian Schools being involved. Enough skipping rope has been used to stretch all the way from Sydney to Perth. For information about becoming involved in the Jump Rope for Heart program in Tasmania, please contact Amanda Midgley on 1300 550 282. For information on children’s health and fitness visit www.kidshealthandfitness.org.au for access to further physical activity activities. ADULTS Get Active Program The Get Active Program is a 10-week series of workshops that cover topics to assist women and girls to address their own barriers to physical activity. Each session commences with a group discussion, where information is provided on issues such as motivation, personal safety, stress management, goal setting and body comfort. This is followed by some form of physical activity selected by the group and led by people with specific training in that area. For more information call Rosy Green on (03) 6336 2073 or email womensporttas@yahoo.com Count Us In Guidelines for assisting providers with developing physical activity programs for women. For information call (03) 9919 3268 or email Clare.Hanlon@vu.edu.au Lifescripts – Advice for Healthy Living Provides advice on healthy living with key messages on smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity and maintaining healthy weight. For more information call Stacey van Dongen on (03) 6234 4230 or email svandongen@gpsouth.com.au or www.gpsouth.com.au Heart Moves HeartMoves is suitable for people with heart problems, as well as people who have been advised by their doctor to enjoy some form of moderate exercise and those who have simply never exercised before. For more information, or to find a venue in your area contact 1300 362 787 or visit www.heartfoundation.com.au/heartmoves AusPAnet An initiative of the Heart Foundation AusPAnet is an online communication network that keeps you up-to date on latest developments, information and events in the physical activity area. For more information call Bree Olsen on (08) 9382 5930 or email AusPAnet@heartfoundation.com.au Ride to Work Day A national one-day cycling event supported by the state bicycle organisations. For more information call Mary McParland at Cycling South on 6273 4463 or call 1800 639 634 or visit www.cyclingsouth.org Walk to Work Day Walk to Work Day is an event to promote regular walking and physical activity. It is an annual, national event in which the community can become involved in a healthy and environmentally friendly activity. For further information call (02) 9968 4555 or email walk@walk.com.au or visit www.walk.com.au WORKPLACES Get Moving at Work A resource kit for use by businesses to assist with the implementation of physical activity initiatives in the workplace. Workplace Safe Awards - Health & Wellbeing Program Category A new category within the Workplace Safe Awards covering health and wellbeing implementation within business. COMMUNITY 10,000 Steps 10,000 Steps is a free program that encourages you to use a step-counting pedometer to track your daily physical activity levels. This is free and easy to do! Can be done as an individual, workplace or as a community group. For further information visit www.10000steps.org.au Steps Challenge A team-based step challenge conducted within Tasmania over a one-month period to improve awareness of workplace physical activity. Get Walking Tasmania Get Walking Tasmania has undergone some exciting changes and will be held for the month of October in 2009. Get Walking Tasmania is an initiative of the Premier's Physical Activity Council and is coordinated by the Heart Foundation.
Medibank Private Active Tasmania Awards An awards program highlighting the physical activity initiatives of schools, local governments and community organisations. Get Moving Newsletter A newsletter designed by the Premier’s Physical Activity Council to provide information to individuals and organisations about physical activity initiatives, research articles and events.
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