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.

Big Skills for Small Bikes

Big Skills for Small Bikes is a learn to ride course for younger children, which focuses on teaching parents and carers how to get their kids riding confidently and safely.

Free or Low-Cost Activities For Families

Southside Initiative
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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 at Play Active Play

ACT Government
(02) 5124 9482
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Healthy habits start early in life! Kids at Play is all about giving young children the best start to life, by providing active play information to families and early childhood educators.

Ngadyung

Royal Life Saving ACT
(02) 6260 5800
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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.