Physical Activity Strategy 2024-2029

Getting Maroondah moving, more often!

Increasing the physical activity levels of all residents in Maroondah is a complex issue requiring the collaboration of many areas of Council and external community providers. Positive change is likely to have a major impact on public health and therefore Maroondah City Council will prioritise the development and/or improvement of environments to support physical activity.  Reducing barriers, improving infrastructure, supporting more inclusive environments and opportunities requires a clear strategic approach and measurable actions to influence change and measure impact.

There are different factors that affect the physical activity levels of specific populations, and intersectionality compounds the challenges to participation. The Physical Activity Strategy highlights the challenges and opportunities being experienced by the general community and identifies seven (7) low participatory cohorts to target actions which will have a positive impact on participation. To address the highlighted challenges and make moving more often an easier option, the strategy focuses on four (4) key outcome areas for Council action, as per the below.

  1. Increasing Active Travel,
  2. Spaces and Places that encourage Physical Activity,
  3. Supporting Diversity in Sport,
  4. Connecting with our Least Active Residents.

Physical Activity Strategy 2024-2029

Physical Activity Strategy 2024-2029(PDF, 3MB)

Physical Activity Strategy 2024-2029(DOCX, 39MB)

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