Physical activity
Jason Etheridge (JJ)
JJ was born in the Sydney Women's Hospital in 1972, and feels that having a combined background of Torres Strait Islander from his mother's side, and West Indian from his father's side, has given him a broader understanding of Indigenous lifestyles.
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The artwork displayed here is obtained from the Culcha Disc: Australian Indigenous Images Vol 1
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Organisations
The links provided on this webpage refer primarily to organisations that are working to improve physical activity among all Australians. Links to Indigenous organisations have been provided where possible.
Government organisations
National
Australian Sports Commission (ASC)
The ASC is Australia’s primary national sports administration
and advisory agency. The roles and responsibilities of the
Commission are laid out in the Australian Sports Commission
Act. The Commission is governed by a board of Commissioners
appointed by the Australian Government. The ASC promotes an
effective national sports system that offers improved participation
in quality sports activities by all Australians and helps
those who are talented and motivated to reach their potential
excellence in sports performance. The ASC achieves this by
administering and funding innovative national sporting programs
on behalf of the Australian Government and providing leadership,
co-ordination and support for the sport sector.
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Department of Health and Ageing - Nutrition and Physical
Activity Section
As part of the Government's commitment to the prevention
of chronic disease the Nutrition and Physical Activity Section
of the Population Health Division in the Australian Government
Department of Health and Ageing is responsible for the promotion
of health-enhancing physical activity to improve the health
and well-being of the Australian population.
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Strategic Inter-Governmental Forum on Physical Activity
and Health (SIGPAH)
In 1999, the Strategic Inter-Government forum on Physical
Activity and Health (SIGPAH) was established under the auspices
of the National Public Health Partnership, as the collaborative
body to coordinate a national approach in supporting health-promoting
physical activity in Australia. SIGPAH seeks to encourage
all Australians to be physically active to improve health
and wellbeing. SIGPAH's work will assist the National Public
Health Partnership in its aim to protect and promote the health
of all Australians.
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State and Territory
Department of Sport and Recreation Western Australia
The Department of Sport and Recreation is the lead agency
responsible for the implementation of government policy and
initiatives in sport and recreation. The Department's purpose
is to get more Western Australians physically active, resource
and equip sport and recreation providers, support talent development
and achievement in sport, promote sound infrastructure planning
and sustainable facility provision, and provide affordable
recreation camp experiences.
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New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS)
The NSWIS was established as a statutory body
under the Institute of Sport Act following a review recommending
central coordination and monitoring of high performance sports
programs. Today the Institute has almost 700 high performance
athletes on squad or individual scholarships and offers 28
sport programs. Specialist services ensure that NSWIS athletes
have access to leading edge coaching and sports technology
while also receiving tailored support to help balance their
elite sporting commitments with personal development and a
career.
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Office for Recreation and Sport South Australia
The Office for Recreation and Sport is the lead agency
for the implementation of the South Australian government's
policy on recreation and sport. The Office funds sporting
and recreation organisations and providers, supports state,
regional and local associations, implements policy and programs,
leads recreation and sport planning, manages facilities, provides
services for elite sport and promotes physical activity in
all age groups. Work takes place in three divisions, Planning,
Infrastructure and Funding Services, the South Australian
Sports Institute, and Recreation and Sport Development.
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Premier's Physical Activity Council Tasmania
The Premier's Physical Activity Council is a State Government
initiative that works with all communities within Tasmania
to get more Tasmanians physically active. The Council consists
of members from the community, unions, employers, general
practitioners, local government, state government and the
sport and recreation industry. The emphasis of the Council
is to provide practical and flexible support to all sections
of the community and government involved in increasing levels
of physical activity.
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Premier's Physical Activity Taskforce New South Wales
In May 1996, the Premier established the NSW Physical Activity
Task Force to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the
promotion of physical activity in NSW. The Task Force was
chaired by Professor Adrian Bauman and included representatives
from the following NSW Government Departments: Health, Local
Government, School Education, Sport and Recreation, and Urban
Affairs and Planning, as well as non-government organisations:
National Heart Foundation, Australian Council for Health Physical
Education and Recreation (ACHPER), and the fitness industry.
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Premier's Physical Activity Taskforce Western Australia
In June 2001 the then Premier, Dr Geoff Gallop, launched the
Physical Activity Taskforce to oversee the development and
implementation of a whole of community physical activity strategy
for Western Australia. The Taskforce comprises senior representation
from the Departments of the Premier and Cabinet, Education,
Health, Planning and Infrastructure, Sport and Recreation,
the Western Australian Local Government Association, Healthway,
Lotterywest, a leading academic and a community representative.
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Sport and Recreation Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Office of Sport and Recreation, as
part of the Department of Local Government, Housing and Sport,
is responsible for providing opportunities for Territorians
to participate in sport and recreation. Support provided by
the Office of Sport and Recreation includes management of
major sporting events; elite athlete assistance; grants funding
for peak sport and recreation groups, local councils and facility
building; the development of sport in schools and Aboriginal
communities and management of government-owned sporting facilities.
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Sport and Recreation Queensland
Sport and Recreation Queensland is proactively working
towards helping Queenslanders become more active. As the lead
agency responsible for implementing the Queensland Government's
sport and recreation policies, the Organisation works with
sporting organisations, councils, schools, Indigenous organisations
and the wider community to increase participation, develop
better skills in the industry and create better places and
opportunities for sport and recreation.
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Sport and Recreation Tasmania
Sport and Recreation Tasmania’s vision is that all Tasmanians
become physically active through sport and recreation. Sport
and Recreation Tasmania strives to achieve sport, recreation
and physical activity valued by all Tasmanians; a sport and
recreation sector that provides diverse opportunities for
participation; clearly established career pathways and education/training
opportunities within the sector; facilities and environments
that meet diverse community needs; and a sport and recreation
sector characterised by professionalism, innovation and excellence.
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Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV)
Sport and Recreation Victoria is a division of the Department
for Victorian Communities. SRV maximises the economic and
social benefits provided to all Victorians by the sport and
recreation sectors through ensuring greater access and opportunities
for sport and recreation participation by all Victorians;
maintaining Victoria's reputation as Australia's leading sporting
and major events state; improving the quality of community
sport and recreation facilities; strengthening the capacity
of sport and recreation organisations; and reinforcing the
enriching role that sport and recreation plays in people's
lives.
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Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS)
The VIS was set up to assist the development of Victoria’s
best athletes. It was established in 1990 by the State Government
as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors
appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport. The VIS is
funded by the State Government through Sport and Recreation
Victoria, the Commonwealth Government through the Australian
Sports Commission and numerous corporate sector sponsors.
The VIS provides programs in partnership with State Sporting
Organisations, and also offers advanced and specialised coaching,
sports science and sports medicine services, career and education
advice, and training and competition support are provided
to VIS athletes, as well as offering emerging elite athletes
from country Victoria assistance through Regional Academy
of Sport programs.
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Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS)
The objectives of the Institute are to provide opportunities
for talented Western Australian sportspeople to achieve excellence
in high performance sport from within their home environment;
provide opportunities for young West Australians to further
develop their sporting careers in association with or as a
part of their education or work; organise and promote sporting
meetings for the purpose of developing the personal skills
and levels of excellence of WA's sports people; equip and
conduct sport science laboratories to assist the development
of sporting excellence; conduct research that will assist
the development of sporting excellence; and provide and disseminate
sport science information and literature.
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Other organisations
National
Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science
(AAESS)
The AAESS is the peak professional organisation promoting
excellence in, and recognition of, tertiary-trained exercise
scientists, exercise physiologists and sports scientists who
are in turn committed to best practice and client well-being.
AAESS was officially founded to meet the professional needs
of exercise and sports scientists in Australia. It is directed
by an Executive Board comprised of leading academics and practitioners
in these fields and is supported by a growing number of regional
chapters throughout Australia.
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Australian Council for Health, Physical Education, and
Recreation (ACHPER)
ACHPER is a membership based non-profit organisation, governed
by a Volunteer Board comprising professionals from educational
and community sectors. It has a strong network of state and
territory branches that serve members through a range of professional
activities. ACHPER is a national professional association
representing people who work in the areas of Health education,
Physical education, Recreation, Sport, Dance, Community fitness
or Movement sciences.
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Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
The AIS leads the development of elite sport and is widely
acknowledged in Australia and internationally as a world best
practice model for elite athlete development. The AIS is a
pre-eminent elite sports training institution in Australia
with world class facilities and support services. This site
gives individuals the opportunity to learn more about the
AIS, its structure and history, achievements – including
Olympic results – and our alumni, awards, coaches, sponsors
and the latest AIS news. The site also offers information
about job opportunities and sport programs.
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Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS)
CAS is the national peak body for sport in Australia. Through
the promotion of participation in sport and physical activity,
CAS aims to improve the health and well-being of individual
Australians; and to maximise the sport and leisure industry’s
contribution to the Australian economy. As the peak body for
sport, CAS has as its members most of Australia’s National
Sporting Organisations, the bodies which collectively represent
over seven million Australians.
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Fitness Australia
Fitness Australia is the national voice of the health and
fitness industry in Australia and represents the owners and
operators of nearly 400 health and fitness centres in Australia
and over 12,000 registered fitness professionals. Its national
registration program, and supporting continuing education
program, ensures there are uniform standards within the health
and fitness industry across Australia.
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National Heart Foundation Australia
The Heart Foundation is an independent Australia-wide,
non-profit health organisation, funded almost entirely by
donations from Australians. The Heart Foundation's purpose
is to improve the heart health of Australians and to reduce
disability and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease
by promoting and conducting research to gain and apply knowledge
about heart, stroke and blood vessel disease, its prevention
and treatment; and promoting and influencing behaviour which
improves heart and blood vessel health by conducting education
and other programs directed at health professionals, those
with heart disease, and the Australian community at large.
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School Sport Australia
Since its establishment in 1981, School Sport Australia has
been responsible for the development and promotion of school
sport in Australia. This has been achieved through the work
of its State Member bodies which have accepted the responsibility
of implementing the Council's programs, assisting in policy
development and providing, through their individual state
networks, the maximum number of opportunities for students
to participate in the broadest possible range of sporting
activities.
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Sports Medicine Australia
Sports Medicine Australia through its individual and organisational
members is Australia's peak advisory body on all medical and
health issues for active people - from weekend enthusiasts
of all ages through to elite level competition. The safe participation
of Australians in sport and healthy physical activity at all
stages of life is the primary concern for all involved with
Sports Medicine Australia. Sports Medicine Australia plays
an active role in educating professionals and sports-minded
community members and in assisting all active people to achieve
optimal benefits from their exercise, activity and competition.
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State and Territory
Centre for Physical Activity in Ageing (CPAA)
The CPAA is a specialised unit of the Hampstead Rehabilitation
Centre. The aim of the CPAA is to 'Contribute to the quality
of life of individuals through the provision of specialised
physical rehabilitation, health promotion, scientific research
and educational programs'. The central tenet of the Centre
for Physical Activity in Ageing (CPAA) is to contribute to
the quality of life of individuals through the provision of
specialised physical rehabilitation, health promotion, scientific
research and educational programs.
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Clontarf Football Academy
The Clontarf Foundation currently has six Academies across
the state of Western Australia, for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander boys. Any boy who is enrolled at Clontarf
Aboriginal College can apply to be part of the program. To
maintain their position in the Football Academy participants
need to show commitment towards training and the education
program
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New South Wales Centre for Physical Activity and Health
The Centre for Physical Activity and Health is a small team
of experts in the field of physical activity and public health.
The Centre is a new initiative of NSW Health for the period
2002-2005, and has been established in collaboration with
the University of New South Wales. It will be located in South
Western Sydney Area Health Service, based at Liverpool Hospital.
The purpose of the Centre for Physical Activity and Health
is provide a centre of excellence for physical activity research,
training, evaluation, advocacy and monitoring in NSW, and
in doing so, support NSW Health and Physical Activity Taskforce
Objectives. It aims to contribute to efforts to increase population
wide levels of physical activity.
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