Resources tagged: Planning
Filtered by resource: "Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents"
National Physical Activity Plan (US)
The Plan is a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and initiatives that aim to increase physical activity in all segments of the American population. The Plan is the product of a private-public sector collaborative. Hundreds of organisations are working together to change our communities in ways that will enable every American to be sufficiently physically active.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Case study, Guidelines, Physical activity, Physical activity plans, Planning, Public health, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Sport England
Sport England is the government agency responsible for building the foundations of sporting success, by creating a world-leading community sport environment of clubs, coaches, facilities and volunteers.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Case study, Physical activity, Planning, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Western Australian Planning Commission
The WAPC is the statutory authority with statewide responsibilities for urban, rural and regional land use planning and land development matters. The WAPC responds to the strategic direction of government and is responsible for the strategic planning of the State.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Planning, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Planning (strategic/organisational), Town planning, Urban design, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| 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 |
Local Government Planners Association
The Local Government Planners Association (LGPA) serves and represents local government planners, their counter-parts in state government and the private sector. The LGPA believe that through balancing professional development and fellowship opportunities, they maximise participation and secure better outcomes for their participants.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Local government, Non-government organisations, Planning, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia
The Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA (PHAIWA) works closely with its partner organisations and other public health groups to promote public health interests and action in priority areas such as obesity, alcohol, environment & health, injury, child health, Indigenous health and public health expenditure. The PHAIWA is an independent public health voice.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Health improvement, Health policy, Non-government organisations, Planning, Public health, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Local Government Managers Association (WA)
The Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) WA is a professional association representing managers and aspiring managers in local government. The LGMA is committed to the development and improvement of local government management. It is committed to maintaining high professional and ethical standards throughout the profession and to ensuring that its members are at the forefront of change and innovation.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Local government, Non-government organisations, Planning, Strategies, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | Locality not set |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA)
The Urban Development Institute of Australia, Western Australia Division, represents all segments of the development industry. The Institute has been representing the urban development industry in Western Australia for more than 30 years.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Design, Planning, Urban design, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
WA Local Government Association
The WA Local Government Association (WALGA) advocates on behalf of all the State's local governments and negotiates service agreements for the sector. WALGA is not a government department or agency.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Communities, Local government, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Planning, Strategies, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Planning Institute of Australia (WA Division)
The Planning Institute of Australia (WA Division) represents professions involved in planning Australia's cities, towns, regions and places. PIA is a not-for-profit federation of State and Territory Divisions with National Council comprising one representative from each state Division, an elected National President, and an Honorary Secretary/Treasurer.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Local government, Non-profit organisations, Planning, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
City of Perth: Get Active In The City
Building on a Physical Activity Plan already created, the City of Perth sought to develop an urban environment that supports physical activity and to promote resources to inform the community of local physical activity opportunities.
| Resource type: | Case Studies |
| Tags: | Active workplaces, Built Environment, Case Studies, Communities, Local government, Paths, Physical activity, Planning, Seniors, Walking |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
City of Stirling: Follow My Lead
The City identified gaps in the range of community programs they offered and subsequently established a number of walking initiatives for residents and their dogs, which also showcased outdoor areas and promoted responsible dog ownership. This case study examines the project objectives, strategies, costs, results and lessons learned.
| Resource type: | Case Studies |
| Tags: | Case Studies, Communities, Local government, Planning, Walking |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2007 |
City of Wanneroo: Get Active Wanneroo 10,000 Project
The City of Wanneroo created the Get Active Wanneroo 10,000 plan in response to the declining levels of physical activity in Western Australia.
| Resource type: | Case Studies |
| Tags: | Active workplaces, Advocacy, Benefits of physical activity, Case Studies, Communities, Local government, Paths, Physical activity, Planning, Walking |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2005 |
Participate Play Peel
With high levels of of inactivity in the Peel Region, the appointment of a Physical Activity Project Officer was fundamental to addressing the barriers to participation and inactivity amongst residents.
| Resource type: | Case Studies |
| Tags: | Case Studies, Clubs, Communities, Education, Local government, Physical activity, Planning, Schools, Seniors, Sports, Volunteers, Young people |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2005 |
City of Fremantle: Physical Activity Strategic Plan
This project developed a Physical Activity Strategic Plan with a whole of Council approach, to ensure a sustainable and comprehensive way to support and promote physical activity was adopted in the City of Fremantle.
| Resource type: | Case Studies |
| Tags: | Case Studies, Communities, Local government, Physical activity, Planning, Surveys, Volunteers |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2005 |
City of Belmont: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Plan 2009 - 2013
The City of Belmont identified the need to develop a Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Plan that met the needs of the community and improved awareness of health, social, safety and economic benefits of physical activity and nutrition.
| Resource type: | Case Studies |
| Tags: | Case Studies, Communities, Local government, Nutrition, Physical activity, Planning |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Department of Transport
The Department of Transport's (DoT) key focus is on operational transport functions and strategic transport planning and policy across the range of public and commercial transport systems that service Western Australia. The Department of Transport website includes information on active transport, walking, cycling and the Travelsmart program.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active transport, Active workplaces, Cycle paths, Cycling, Footpaths, Planning, Policy, Walking, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Australian Early Development Index
The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) provides a measure of young children's development from a population perspective. The AEDI is used to provide a snapshot of the current state of children's development within communities all over Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Boys, Child development, Children, Communities, Data, Early years, Education, Girls, Parents, Planning, Primary schools, Publications, Research, Schools, Statistics |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2006 |
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