Health topic quickview: Physical activity

A collection of Physical activity-related information in the Health website.

Page last updated: 21 January 2020 (this page is generated automatically and reflects updates to other content within the website)

A quickview of health information

Physical Activity

04 April 2019

This page contains information about the benefits of physical activity as well as tips and ideas for how to be active every day.

Nutrition and Physical Activity

05 February 2019

This section of the website contains information on nutrition and healthy eating, physical activity and promoting healthy weight.

Publications

21 Nov 2017

Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (Birth to 5 years): An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - Food ideas for busy parents

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - Decisions about down time: a balancing act

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - Breastfeeding and returning to work

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - First foods: Food from home

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood - Directors/Coordinators Book

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - Positive eating practices

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - Developing movement skills

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - Infant formula

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - Keeping children on the move

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - Lunchbox ideas: Meals for early childhood settings

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow Brochure - First foods: Food provided by the early childhood setting

24 Jun 2015

Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood - Staff/Carers Book

14 Feb 2014

Get Up & Grow Posters

06 Feb 2014

Choose Health: Be Active: A physical activity guide for older Australians

26 Jun 2013

Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood - Cooking for Children Book

24 Jun 2013

Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood - Family Book

01 Apr 2013

Get Up & Grow Brochure - The importance of drinking water

09 Aug 2010

Lifescripts resources

30 Jun 2009

Get Up & Grow Brochure - The importance of active play

30 Jun 2009

Get Up & Grow Stickers

30 Jun 2009

Get Up & Grow Brochure - Getting out and about: outdoor active play

30 Jun 2009

CD ROM

30 Jun 2009

Get Up & Grow Brochure - The role of parents in children's active play

01 Jan 2009

2007 Australian National Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey - User Guide

01 Jan 2007

2007 Australian National Children's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey - Main Findings

12 May 2006

National physical activity recommendations for older Australians: Discussion Document

22 Sep 2004

Type 2 Diabetes Costs in Australia - The Potential Impact of Changes in Diet, Physical Activity and Levels of Obesity

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