The National Cycling Strategy aims to double, by next year, the number of cyclists in Australia. Recent figures suggest about 16% of us have ridden a bike in the past week. Cyclists come in many forms: the ‘Lycra brigade’, hipsters with their fixies (fixed gear bikes), commuter riders, and casual weekend cyclists. But is there...

Based on a Canadian initiative, this annual report provides information on the physical activity and sedentary behaviours of Australia's children and young people. Introduction: Australia is a sporting nation and sport is an integral part of our national identity, which is reflected in the large number (64-85%) of Australian children and young people who participate...

Creating walkable environments produces a range of health and environmental co-benefits including increased physical activity, social interaction, sustainable living and environmental protection. This paper provides details of the development, trial, validation and potential application of a ‘Walkability Index Tool’.

Perspectives on Sport is a series of short articles on topics of interest relating to sport and physical recreation using data sourced from a range of ABS surveys.

Aiming to realise the statement: "All Tasmanians experience and enjoy the many benefits of regular physical activity", this policy has four goals. While each has its own distinct focus, they are all connected. GOAL 1: Become a community that values and supports physical activity GOAL 2: Create built and natural environments that enable and encourage...