Journée de la Terre nourricière 2025 : Concevoir des avenirs actifs et sains pour les personnes et la planète
À l'occasion de la Journée de la Terre nourricière 2025, nous nous rappelons que la santé de notre planète et celle de nos communautés sont profondément liées. L'air que nous respirons, les lieux que nous traversons et les choix que nous faisons en matière de...
2 minutes de lectureUn appel à l'action : Aider les Australiens à bouger davantage
L'augmentation de l'activité physique présente de nombreux avantages, notamment en matière de santé, d'éducation, de transport, d'économie, de société et d'environnement. L'Australian Physical Activity Alliance, dirigée par l'Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA), a lancé un appel à l'action pour encourager le prochain gouvernement fédéral à...
4 minutes de lectureProvide your feedback on the draft 24-hour movement recommendations for adults and older Australians!
The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking your help to modernise the 24-hour movement recommendations for adults and older Australians. These guidelines will incorporate the latest evidence in a 24-hour movement approach (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep) to achieve optimal health and…
2 minutes de lectureQueensland Government announces subsidies for e-bikes and e-scooters
The Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA) welcomes the launch of subsidies for e-bikes and e-scooters by the Queensland government. Initially as part of a new $1 million scheme, the Queensland government offered rebates of $500 for e-bike and $200 for e-scooter purchases. Due to…
1 minute de lectureAlign with ASPA Advocacy: Review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989
Calling all physical activity advocates in Australia If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to join the fight to increase population-level physical activity, but don’t have much time on your hands—now is your chance. The ASPA Advocacy Committee are calling on YOU, individuals and organisations,…
3 minutes readPromoting Cycling to Reduce Car Dependency – Webinar for World Bicycle Day
On World Bicycle Day, Swinburne University of Technology’s Centre for Urban Transitions and the Physical Activity Policies and Environment SIG of ASPA held a webinar focused on reducing car dependency through cycling promotion. Watch the webinar below to learn how to make Australian cities more…
1 minute de lectureAdvocacy in Action – ABC News
Cycling and walking – part of the solution to multiple urgent problems. @uwanews @ASPActivity @WeRideAustralia #ThreeTransportPriorties Read more: https://t.co/KaEyxHW27I pic.twitter.com/PMzFhqztxm — Dr Matthew Mclaughlin (Tepi) (@HealthTepi) September 1, 2023 Want to know more about ASPA’s Three Transport Priorities? Click here
1 minute de lectureFewer of us are cycling – here’s how we can reverse the decline
Matthew Mclaughlin, The University of Western Australia and Peter McCue, UNSW Sydney Rates of cycling are falling in Australia, a national report released today shows. More people started riding bikes early in the pandemic, but that hasn’t lasted. The percentages of people who cycle are…
5 minutes read2023 World Day for Physical Activity, April 6th
World Day for Physical Activity 2023 is a global event that raises awareness of the importance of physical activity and the need for global action. Let’s show our support from the Asia-Pacific region! Use the ASPA social media cards to promote #WDPA2023. Download the PowerPoint…
1 minute de lectureASPA’s submission to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
In response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s recommendations, the Australian Government recently reviewed the Aged Care Quality Standards. The public were invited to consult on a new, strengthened version of the Quality Standards. ASPA’s advocacy and executive committees prepared a…
1 minute de lectureAustralia’s scorecard on getting kids active and healthy
Join Parks & Leisure Australia as they discuss Australia’s scorecard on getting kids active and healthy. Featuring the 2022 Active Healthy Kids Australia (AHKA) report card, discussed by ASPA members Professor Kylie Hesketh, Associate Professor Nicky Ridgers & Associate Professor Verity Cleland. Date: Tuesday 26 July …
1 minute de lecturePraise for the Three Transport Priorities!
ASPA’s advocacy committee awarded “2022 Excellence in Health Promotion Practice” for their ‘Three Transport Priorities’ by The Australian Health Promotion Association WA Branch About the award Nominated by Lena Huda of 30please and Safe Streets to School Campaign earlier this year, ASPA’s Advocacy Committee and WeRide Australia…
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