Resources tagged: Government agencies
Filtered by resource: "Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents"
Sport and Active Recreational Policy Framework
The National Sport and Active Recreational Policy Framework (the Framework) was developed by Commonwealth, state and territory government departments responsible for sport and recreation, with feedback provided by a range of national sporting organisations, active recreation organisations and peak bodies.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Participation, Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Recreation, Sports, Strategies |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Creating Places for People: Urban Design Protocol
Creating Places for People is a collective commitment to best practice urban design in Australia. The protocol is the result of two years of collaboration between peak community and industry organisations, and governments at all levels.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Built Environment, Design, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Town planning, Urban design |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Planning and Designing for Pedestrians: Guidelines
Revised Guidelines designed to provide clear guidance on current standards and best practice for the planning and design of pedestrian facilities in Western Australia are now available. It incorporates current Western Australian Policies, Standards and Guidelines and refers to Austroads Guide to Traffic Management and Guide to Road Design series, and relevant Australian Standards.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Design, Footpaths, Government agencies, Guidelines, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Town planning, Urban design, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
National Preventative Health Strategy
The Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Nicola Roxon, launched the National Preventative Health Strategy on 1 September 2009. The Strategy provides a blueprint for tackling the burden of chronic disease currently caused by obesity, tobacco, and excessive consumption of alcohol. It is directed at primary prevention and addresses all relevant arms of policy and all available points of leverage, in both the health and non-health sectors.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Health policy, Health promotion, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Obesity, Overweight, Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Preventative health, Public health, Statistics |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2009 |
Draft Public Transport Plan for Perth 2031
The newly released Public Transport for Perth in 2031 document is the State Government’s vision for improved and expanded public transport in Perth.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Access, Active transport, Built Environment, Government agencies, Government policy, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Public transport, Road safety, Sustainability |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Active Living for All
Launched on Thursday 15 December 2011, the Active Living for All framework represents the strategic direction for increasing and improving opportunities for physical activity in Western Australia (WA) over the next five years (2012 - 2016).
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active schools, Active transport, Active workplaces, Barriers to physical activity, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Communities, Government agencies, Local government, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Publications, Strategies |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Drug and Alcohol Interagency Strategic Framework for WA
The Drug and Alcohol Interagency Strategic Framework for Western Australia 2011-2015 - is Western Australia's key policy document that outlines strategies which seek to prevent and reduce the adverse impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Behaviour, Campaign, Communities, Community safety, Crime prevention, Government agencies, Government policy, Health promotion, Mental health, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Preventative health, Public health, Strategies |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Western Australian Trails Strategy 2009-2015
This document outlines the strategic direction for the WA trails sector for 2009–2015.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active living, Communities, Cycle paths, Cycling, Environment, Footpaths, Government agencies, Government policy, Infrastructure, Leisure, Natural environment, Outdoor recreation, Paths, Physical activity, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Public open space, Recreation, Recreation facilities, Trails, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2009 |
Arts & Culture Sector Policy Framework 2010-2014
Creating Value articulates the principles, outcomes and strategies that will guide the activities of the Department of Culture and the Arts for the next five years.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Communities, Community events, Cultural activities, Dance, Government agencies, Government policy, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Strategies |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Mental Health 2020: Making it personal and everybody's business
The Mental Health Commission has a ten year strategic policy Mental Health 2020: Making it personal and everybody's business.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Anxiety, Campaign, Communities, Depression, Education, Government agencies, Government policy, Health improvement, Health policy, Mental health, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Preventative health, Strategies, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Count Me In - Disability Future Directions Strategy
Western Australia will look substantially different in 15 to 20 years time. Western Australians will live in changed economic, social and environmental circumstances. With this in mind, the Count Me In: Disability Future Directions strategy sets out 13 priorities to shape a good future for people with disability, families and carers that will also benefit many other Western Australians.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Communities, Disability, Government agencies, Government policy, Inclusion, Inequalities, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Special needs, Strategies |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Healthway Strategic Plan
The Healthway Strategic Plan 2008-2011 sets key directions for Healthway and identifies Healthway's goals and strategies.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active living, Government agencies, Health determinants, Health improvement, Health inequalities, Health promotion, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Preventative health, Public health, Research, Strategies, Sustainability |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2008 |
Strong Spirit Strong Mind Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Framework for Western Australia 2011-2015
The Strong Spirit Strong Mind – Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Framework for Western Australia 2011-2015 has been developed to provide guidance to key stakeholders, such as the alcohol and other drug sector and a broad range of government and non-government agencies, towards delivering culturally secure programs and supporting Aboriginal ways of working in order to strengthen their efforts to manage and reduce alcohol and other drug related harm in Aboriginal communities.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Aboriginal, CaLD, Government agencies, Government policy, Government programs, Health improvement, Indigenous, Indigenous programs, Local government, Multicultural, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Preventative health, Public health, Regions (WA), Strategies |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Department for Communities Strategic Plan
The Department for Communities has developed a new strategic plan for 2011-2015. The Strategic Plan outlines the Department's vision, purpose, values and strategic priorities for the next five years.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active living, Adolescents, Aged, Children, Communities, Early years, Families, Government agencies, Older people, Parents, Participation, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Strategies, Teenagers, Volunteers, Women, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Directions 2031 and beyond
Directions 2031 is a high level spatial framework and strategic plan that establishes a vision for future growth of the metropolitan Perth and Peel region; and it provides a framework to guide the detailed planning and delivery of housing, infrastructure and services necessary to accommodate a range of growth scenarios. Directions 2031 encompasses all land within the metropolitan Perth and Peel region schemes, an area that is also referred to as the city or metropolitan region in this report.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Built Environment, Community facilities, Design, Environment, Government agencies, Government policy, Infrastructure, Natural environment, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Public open space, Public transport, Recreation facilities, Strategies, Sustainability, Town planning, Urban design |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Closing the Gap Strategy
A national integrated Closing the Gap strategy has been agreed through the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), the peak intergovernmental forum in Australia. It is a commitment by all Australian governments to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians, and in particular provide a better future for Indigenous children.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Aboriginal, Active living, CaLD, Children, Communities, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government programs, Health improvement, Health inequalities, Indigenous, Indigenous programs, Inequalities, Multicultural, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Preventative health, Strategies |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
National Disability Strategy
The National Disability Strategy outlines a 10-year national policy framework to guide government activity across six key outcome areas and to drive future reforms in mainstream and specialist disability service systems to improve outcomes for people with disability, their families and carers. It represents a commitment by all levels of government, industry and the community to a unified, national approach to policy and program development. This new approach will assist in addressing the challenges faced by people with disability, both now and into the future.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Access, Active living, Disability, Families, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Inclusion, Local government, Mental health, Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Special needs |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Sustainable Australia - Sustainable Communities, a population strategy
On Friday 13 May 2011, the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, the Hon Tony Burke MP, released Sustainable Australia – Sustainable Communities: A Sustainable Population Strategy for Australia.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active living, Built Environment, Communities, Design, Education, Environment, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Local government, Natural environment, Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Regions (WA), Strategies, Sustainability, Town planning, Urban design |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
National Mental Health Plan
The fourth National Mental Health plan sets an agenda for collaborative government action in mental health for five years from 2009, offers a framework to develop a system of care that is able to intervene early and provide integrated services across health and social domains, and provides guidance to governments in considering future funding priorities for mental health.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active living, Anxiety, Depression, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Local government, Mental health, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Preventative health, Public health, Strategies, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2009 |
National Early Childhood Development Strategy
On 2 July 2009, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed the National Early Childhood Development Strategy- Investing in the Early Years. In jointly developing the Strategy, the Australian, state and territory governments have signalled their intention to take a leadership role in early childhood development now and into the future.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active living, Active schools, Babies, Child care, Child development, Children, Early years, Families, Federal Government, Government agencies, Infants, Local government, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Parents, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Primary schools, Schools, Strategies, Teachers, Toddlers, Wellbeing |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2009 |
National Urban Policy - Our Cities, Our Future
On 18 May 2011, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport released Our Cities, Our Future - A National Urban Policy for a productive, sustainable and liveable future.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Access, Active living, Active transport, Built Environment, Design, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Local government, Natural environment, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Sustainability, Town planning, Urban design |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Mark Fenton Presentation
Mr Fenton shared his knowledge on how to create more active places and people in your community – leading to more liveable, sustainable, and productive cities and towns.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Barriers to physical activity, Behaviour, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Communities, Cycle paths, Design, Government agencies, Government policy, Government programs, Health policy, Local government, Paths, Physical activity, Physical activity recommendations, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Public transport, Publications, Town planning, Urban design, Walking |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Australian National Preventive Health Agency
The Australian National Preventive Health Agency (ANPHA) was established on 1 January 2011. ANPHA’s job is "to be the catalyst for strategic partnerships, including the provision of technical advice and assistance to all levels of government and in all sectors, to promote health and reduce health risk and inequalities". The ANPHA website contains information about the agency and its work.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Federal Government, Government agencies, Health improvement, Health inequalities, Health policy, Preventative health, Public health, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Presentation - Social Media for Government Marketing
Presentation delivered by Donna Van Bueren, National Client Director, TNS Social Research (August 2011) to outline the key findings of two substantial social research studies which recently looked at the habits and needs of the online population.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Government agencies, Government policy, Publications, Technology |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The 4th R Curriculum Resource - Years 4 to 7
The year 4 to 7 (middle school) 4th R Curriculum Resource package aims to provide guidance for educators using Department of Sport and Recreation - Recreation Camps programs and will assist schools in choosing from the diverse range of programs on offer.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Children, Curriculum, Education, Games, Government agencies, Guidelines, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Primary schools, Publications, Recreation facilities, Schools, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Community Profiling – Data Requirements and Sources Presentation (Department of Sport and Recreation) - Handout
The document developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation provides local governments with sources of data collection.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Government agencies, Local government, Publications, Research |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Community Profiling – Data Requirements & Sources Presentation (Department of Health) - Handout 2
Given the small population numbers in the following Local Government Areas (LGAs), the Department of Health’s Epidemiology Branch is unable to provide valid and reliable prevalence estimates. However, data for the health district can be provided as outlined in this document.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Government agencies, Local government, Publications, Research |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Healthy Communities Initiative Grants Overview Presentation - Handout
The following is a list of services and website links you may find useful when gathering information to complete your Healthy Communities Initiative grant application. This information is being provided as a service to local governments and the Department of Health, WA Local Government Association and the Physical Activity Taskforce do not accept responsibility for or endorse the content or condition of any site.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Government agencies, Local government, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Community Profiling – Data Requirements and Sources Presentation (Department of Sport and Recreation)
Susan McDonald from the Department of Sport and Recreation provided an overview of sources the department uses for community profiling.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Communities, Demography, Government agencies, Local government, Physical activity, Presentation, Publications, Research, Statistics |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Community Profiling – Data Requirements and Sources Presentation (Department of Health)
Sarah Joyce from the Department of Health WA provided an overview of data that is available from the department and other government sources.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Communities, Demography, Government agencies, Local government, Physical activity, Presentation, Publications, Research, Statistics |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The 4th R Curriculum Resource - Years 8 to 10
The year 8 to 10 4th R Curriculum Resource package aims to provide guidance for educators using Department of Sport and Recreation - Recreation Camps programs and will assist schools in choosing from the diverse range of programs on offer.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Children, Curriculum, Education, Games, Government agencies, Guidelines, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Primary schools, Publications, Recreation facilities, Schools, Secondary schools, Teachers, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The 4th R Curriculum Resource
Recognising the diverse requirements on principals and educators in committing to out of school learning opportunities, the Department of Sport and Recreation - Recreation Camps have developed some tools to aid teacher planning and identification of learning outcomes from school camps and physical activity programs.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Children, Curriculum, Education, Games, Government agencies, Guidelines, Outdoor recreation, Physical activity, Physical education, Primary schools, Publications, Recreation facilities, Schools, Secondary schools, Teachers, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Public Health Agency of Canada
With dramatically rising rates of overweight and obesity, “healthy living” needs to become a way of life for more Canadians. Making healthy food choices, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight are essential to good health, and key areas of focus for the Public Health Agency of Canada.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Benefits of physical activity, Government agencies, Government programs, Guidelines, Health promotion, Physical activity, Research, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
SPARC: Sport and Recreation New Zealand
SPARC is dedicated to getting New Zealanders enjoying and excelling through sport and recreation. SPARC focuses on providing opportunities for New Zealanders to participate in recreation every day and getting more New Zealanders winning on the world stage. SPARC's priority areas are Young New Zealanders (0-18 years), Grassroots Sport, Recreation, Partner Capability and High Performance.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Government agencies, Physical activity, Recreation, Sports, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Active Healthy Communities
The 'Active Healthy Communities: A Resource Package for Local Government to Create Supportive Environments for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating' website and resource developed by the Queensland Government and the Heart Foundation provides practical guidance to councils to create supportive environments for physical activity and healthy eating.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Built Environment, Government agencies, Health improvement, Physical activity, Planning, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications |
| Relevance: | Interstate |
| Year published: | 2010 |
Department of Regional Development & Lands
The Regional Development Council is the peak advisory body to the Western Australian Government on regional development issues. The website also provides links to the nine Regional Development Commissions in Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Government agencies, Government policy, Grants & Funding, Local government, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Regional Development Australia
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is an Australian Government initiative that brings together all levels of government to enhance the growth and development of Australia's regions. A national network of RDA committees has been established to achieve this objective.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Government agencies, Government programs, Grants & Funding, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Taskforce Terms of Reference
The Physical Activity Taskforce Terms of Reference guided the functions and activities of the Taskforce.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Government agencies, Local government, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Physical activity, Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2009 |
Weblinks
Links to a range of alternative federal agency, state agency, non-government and academic physical activity websites.
| Resource type: | |
| Tags: | Government agencies, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
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