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…
We are thrilled to introduce Michelle Prior as a keynote speaker for the ASPA 2024 Conference! Michelle is the Director of Active Transport at the Department of Transport in Western Australia, where she leads efforts to make walking, wheeling, and riding easier for everyone. With…
We are thrilled to introduce one of our keynote speakers for the 2024 ASPA Conference: Dr. Angela de Silva! Dr. Angela is the Regional Adviser for Nutrition and Health for Development at the WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia, based in New Delhi, India. With…
We are thrilled to introduce Billie Giles-Corti as a keynote speaker for the ASPA 2024 Conference! Billie Giles-Corti is Professor Emerita at RMIT University, with a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades. She and her multi-disciplinary research team have made significant strides in studying the…
The School-Based Physical Activity SIG is pleased to announce the award winners of this years Student Research Showcase. Drumroll please…. Best Presentation & Viewers Choice: Runner Up Sam Snow, PhD Student, Deakin University. Presentation title: Motor Competence Assessment: Translation from Research to Practice. Winner Niamh…
ASPA are delighted to announce Local Partnerships for the Asia-Pacific Physical Activity Conference 2024, 20-22nd November, Perth. As key local organisations involved in the promotion of physical activity in Western Australia, ASPA have teamed up with WestCycle, Bicycles for Humanity WA and Nature Play WA.…
ASPA are delighted to announce the Australian Walking and Cycling Conference (AWCC) as Co-Hosts for the Asia-Pacific Physical Activity Conference 2024, 20-22nd November, Perth. As one of Australia’s longest running, best regarded, and most affordable active travel conferences, the AWCC brings together practitioners and researchers…
UPDATE: This role has now been filled. Thank you for your interest. The Physical Activity in Healthcare Special Interest Group are looking for an ASPA Member from the Asia region to join the leadership team as a regional representative. To apply, interested members should email…