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Participation

Victorians' Participation in Exercise, Recreation and Sport (PDF 861kb) identifies what activities are popular in which parts of the State, levels of activity in municipalities and factors that influence the frequency of participation.

'Go for your life' Physical Activity Grants Program Case Studies

Be Inspired: Case studies from the 'Go for your life' Physical Activity Grants Program (PDF 760kb) is a celebration of the diverse and creative ways in which communities across Victoria are now getting healthy and active through the support of the ‘Go for your life’ Physical Activity Grants Program.

Community Partnering

The Community Partnering for Physical Activity booklet (PDF 473kb) is the outcome of a research project to find out how groups in local communities formed partnerships to increase physical activity opportunities.

Physical Activity for Senior Victorians

A Physical Activity Guide for Senior Victorians (PDF 840kb) provides information specifically for senior Victorians to be physically active in everyday life.

Access and Inclusion

Access for All Abilities Program
Access for All Abilities is a Victorian Government initiative coordinated by Sport and Recreation Victoria. It’s the only sport and recreation program of its type in Australia.

For over ten years the program has, and continues to support and develop inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people with a disability throughout Victoria.

The Access for All Abilities brochure (PDF 1133 kb) or (Word 100 kb) provides information on what Access for All Abilities can do for you.

Access for All Abilities providers are professionals working at a community level to promote and encourage inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. View the list of Access for All Abilities provider contacts (PDF 572 kb) or (Word 117 kb) or access contact details via the Find a sporting organisation section of this website.

Playgrounds

The Good Play Space Guide: “I can play too” (PDF 1230 kb) or (Word 371 kb) is the result of collaboration between Sport and Recreation Victoria and the Playgrounds and Recreation Association of Victoria (PRAV). This guide is a one-stop resource to assist local councils and other key stakeholders in improving the quality and accessibility of play spaces. It will also guide the planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of play spaces.

Walking

A State of Walking (PDF 371kb), prepared by the Department of Infrastructure and the Department for Victorian Communities, showcases walking initiatives in Victoria. This publication was published by the former Department of Victorian Communities (DVC). Many of it's functions are now the responsibility of the Department of Planning and Community Development. This publication retains references to DVC for historical accuracy.

Women in Sport

Ways Women Lead in Sport (PDF 242kb) highlights stories of previously funded recipients of the Sport Development for Women Program.


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