| Organisation name |
Australian Catholic University |
| Organisation type |
Academic institution |
| Organisation fields |
- Health
- Physical activity / Exercise / Sport
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| Description |
Generates and supports researchers in Exercise Science wishing to publish and apply for grants in the areas of physical activity and exercise science for populations across the life span. |
| Commenced Work |
Five to ten years ago |
| Type(s) of HBE Activity |
- Research to better understand healthy built environments
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| Key objectives of HBE activities |
- To improve people's physical health
- To increase people's physical activity level
- To strengthen social capital
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| The organisation addresses the following areas of work in relation to getting people active |
- Promoting walking for daily travel / recreation
- Providing recreational facilities / playgrounds
- Other
- Other - Development of great play spaces.
|
| The organisation addresses the following areas of work in relation to strengthening and connecting communities |
- Input into planning processes that advocate for and strengthen social connectivity
- Encouraging supportive social networks within neighbourhoods and participation in decision-making
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| The organisation addresses the following areas of work in relation to providing access to healthy food |
- Other - Local options, avoiding food insecurity, seasonal selections, water as the best drink.
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| The organisation takes part in the following specific HBE activities |
Early intervention on active play and nutrition for children from families in socially disadvantaged areas.
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| Target Population |
- Children
- Women
- Other - Low socioeconomic status population.
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| Geographic Focus of HBE activities |
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| Website |
http://www.acu.edu.au/ |
