Physical Activity

The good news is that between 2008 and 2018, the proportion of ACT children aged 5- 17 years who usually walked or cycled to school increased from 28% to 40%. However, only one in five (22%) are meeting the physical activity guideline for children of 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day (CHOR 2020). This poses a very real and serious threat to their long-term health and quality of life.

Every Chance

Every Chance

ACT families experiencing financial barriers have lower levels of participation in sport and recreation. This has a direct impact on their health and wellbeing and on their level of connection to their community.

Free or Low-Cost Activities For Families

Free or Low-Cost Activities For Families

See below a list of free or low - cost activities that families can take advantage off across the ACT.  There are some simple and fun things parents can do as part of their routine to support their child's early physical, social and learning skills.

Kids Into Sports

Kids Into Sports

The Kids into Sport program was established to ensure that regardless of the barriers, every child in the Tuggeranong Valley is given the opportunity to play sport.

Ngadyung

Ngadyung

NGADYUNG is the word used by the traditional land owners in the ACT region – the Ngunnawal People – to describe water and various activities associated with it.

Swim 4 Life

Swim 4 Life

The Swim 4 Life Program is a free holiday program for families of primary school aged children within the local Canberra area who would normally not have access to swimming and Water Safety lessons.

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