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.

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.

Kelly Sports

Kelly Sports
0418 399 139
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Our programs cater to kids from preschool to secondary school age and are held before school, at lunch, after school and integrated into the school sports curriculum. We run a wide variety of programs to suit children of all abilities.

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.

Ride or Walk to School Program

ACT Government - City and Environment Directorate
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The Ride or Walk to School Program is delivered by City and Environment Directorate (CED). The program provides ACT schools with resources to teach students how to cycle safely and independently to school to increase active travel rates and improve safety on our roads around schools.