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What
is be active?
Today's world of modern technology, increased reliance on motorised transport, and increased demands at work and home, amongst other factors, has meant that as a community, we do much less physical activity than we used to. In fact, only half of South Australian adults are doing enough physical activity, and there has also been a concerning decline in the level of physical activity in children as well.
be active is a South Australian message established by the State Government to get more South Australians more active, more often. With such a fantastic state in which to be active, there are many opportunities for all of us!
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What is the Ministerial
Physical Activity Forum?
The Ministerial Physical Activity Forum
(MPAF) was created in February 2003 by the South Australian
Government to address the issues associated with decreasing
levels of physical activity.
The MPAF is responsible for
- Providing (government with) policy direction
in relation to increasing the levels of physical activity
amongst the South Australian population
- Ensuring a commitment to and resources to
improving the level of physical activity amongst the South
Australian population as a whole, as well as subgroups with
a high prevalence of physical inactivity
- Overseeing and facilitating the collaborative
implementation of the Physical Activity Strategy for South
Australia
The MPAF, chaired by Minister Michael Wright, is comprised of the Ministers responsible for Education, Health, Transport, Planning, Local Government, Tourism, Families and Communities and Recreation and Sport.
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What is the State
Physical Activity Council (PAC)?
In August 2003, the MPAF established the State Physical Activity Council (PAC) to assist the Government in its commitment to increase physical activity in South Australia. The PAC is comprised of 14 representatives - 6 Community Members, 7 State Government Advisors and 1 Local Government Advisor.
The PAC is responsible for:
- Leading the implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of the Physical Activity Strategy for South Australia
on behalf of the Ministerial Physical Activity Forum.
- Providing strategic evidence based advice
and recommendations to the Ministerial Physical Activity
Forum regarding the implementation of the Physical Activity
Strategy for South Australia and other significant physical
activity related issues.
- Harnessing the capacity of Government (local
and state) and the community towards the implementation
of the Physical Activity Strategy for South Australia through
collaboration and coordination.
For further information
Executive Officer,
Physical Activity Council
Phone: +61 8 8416 6677
Email: beactive@saugov.sa.gov.au
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What
is the State Physical Activity Strategy?
The State Physical Activity Strategy is a key part of the
Government's commitment to addressing the lack of physical
activity by many South Australians. The Strategy provides
a framework, which will result in a more coordinated, collaborative
and efficient approach to the issue across Government and
for the many associations and community groups that play a
role in addressing this alarming trend.
The Strategy was developed by the Physical Activity Council, and officially launched on 7 September 2004 at the Royal Adelaide Show
For further information
Physical Activity
Office for Recreation and Sport
Phone: +61 8 8416 6677
Fax: +61 8 8416 6753
Email: beactive@saugov.sa.gov.au
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