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Physical Activity Strategy 2015 - 2020 Getting Maroondah Moving - More Often Safe, healthy and active
Safe, healthy and active
Executive summary 4
Council Priority - Active Travel 5
Council Priority - Activating Open Space 5
Council Priority - The Future of Sport 5
Council Priority - Schools and Workplaces 5
Consultation 6
Action 6
Introduction 7
Aim of the physical activity strategy 8
Objectives 9
Definitions 10
Strategic context 11
Maroondah - a snapshot 13
Active opportunities 14
Council’s role in influencing physical activity levels 15
Evidence for action - active living and its impact 17
State and federal priorities 18
Federal Government - national sport and
active recreation framework 18
Sport and Recreation Victoria Strategic
Framework 2013-2015 18
How much is enough? 19
National physical activity & sedentary behaviour guidelines 20
Sport is not enough 21
Maroondah’s current physical activity levels 22
Understanding who is not as active as they need to be. 25
Children and adolescent activity levels. 25
Challenges to participation in physical activity 26
General community 26
Youth 28
Older people 29
Women 31
LGBTI community 32
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual people 33
Intersex and Transgender people 33
People with disabilities 34
Culturally and linguistically diverse (cald) communities 35
Council Priority - Active Travel 36
Council Priority - Activating Open Space 40
Council Priority - The Future of Sport 43
Council Priority - Schools and Workplaces 44
Taking action and making an impact 45
Maroondah 2040 Community Indicator Reporting Baseline 46
Physical Activity Strategy Action Plan 47
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Executive summary
The majority of Maroondah residents do
not undertake enough physical activity.
Obesity levels and other chronic health problems The top five activities undertaken by Maroondah
associated with sedentary lifestyles are increasing. residents were reported as walking, aerobics/
Only 35% of adult Maroondah residents are fitness/gym, running/Jogging, cycling and
undertaking enough physical activity to meet the swimming, acknowledging an increasing
National Physical Activity Guidelines and on a state preference for physical activity pursuits that are
level children’s participation decreases with age, non structured or pursuits that can be undertaken
from 36% of 5 to 8 year olds to just 6% of 15 to 17 in one’s own time.
year olds.
There are different factors that affect the physical
Increasing the level of physical activity in the activity levels of specific populations and therefore
Maroondah Community is likely to have a major different strategies are required to overcome these.
impact on public health and therefore Maroondah The Physical Activity Strategy highlights the
City Council will prioritise the development and/or challenges and opportunities being experienced by
improvement of environments to support physical the general community and then focuses on six
activity. different specific populations in order to target
specific actions which will have a positive impact
The Physical Activity Strategy 2015-2020 builds on
on participation. For the general community a key
the recommendations of Marooondah’s 2013 – 2017
challenge for engaging the general Maroondah
Community Wellbeing Plan and the Maroondah
community is the perception of, or real issue of not
2040 Vision and sets actions for the next five years
enough time. While many people are indeed time
to address the Maroondah 2040 community
poor, time constraints is not the whole explanation.
indicators of progress related to physical activity.
For many it is a vicious cycle of, a lack of
Lack of time is reported as the primary reason motivation fuelled by poor diet, sedentary
Maroondah residents do not undertake enough behaviour, and possibly poor sleeping habits which
regular physical activity. This reasoning indicates leads to feeling low on energy. To address this
the need to support environments for physical challenge and to make physical activity an easier
activity in a range of different settings such as option the strategy focuses on four key Council
schools, workplaces, residential streets and public Priorities which highlight opportunities for Council
open space and recognise that while sport is an action.
important component; incidental exercise is of
primary importance to increasing overall activity
levels. Furthermore information and education is
essential to ensure that residents understand the
importance of regular physical activity for health
and wellbeing.
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Council priority - Council priority -
Active Travel The Future of Sport
Despite the many benefits of active transportation, While Maroondah’s current physical activity profile
physical and attitudinal barriers prevent people highlights that 70% of Maroondah residents do not
from extensively using active travel modes participate in organised sport and may not ever
(predominantly public transport, walking and have the interest or ability to do so, sport still plays
cycling). A sustained holistic approach of physical an important role in the community, for health and
infrastructure, education and enforcement will be fitness, social interaction and social cohesion.
necessary to increase ongoing usage.
Sports organisations need to be aware that there is
There are a range of opportunities that Council can a shift in the motivation for people to play sport,
undertake to improve the pedestrian and cycle and to embrace new ways of delivering sport to
network. These will include expansion of pathways those who want to be involved. Increased
for better connectivity, removing physical barriers, participation should be encouraged through an
improving permeability across roads and installing emphasis on social opportunities, casual visitation
wayfinding signage. and the availability of modified and /or non
competitive options.
Council is well placed to take the lead
implementation role within the active
transportation sector and engage with other
planning and transport authorities to leverage Council priority -
greater capital works and community program
investment in active transportation.
Schools and Workplaces
With lack of time, a key inhibitor for Maroondah
residents engaging in enough physical activity it is
Council priority - imperative to seek out opportunities to incorporate
Activating Open Space more physical activity at school or in the
workplace.
The results of the recent Maroondah 2040 Most Council facilities have capacity for far greater
visioning consultation highlighted the high level of weekday usage and therefore scope to explore
importance that public open space plays to new initiatives to engage schools and workplaces.
Maroondah residents. This level of regard may be a Council’s Maroondah Leisure facilities should
key factor in promoting active living, providing explore avenues for corporate membership
opportunities for people to be more active and to packages, corporate challenges and schools
adopt healthier behaviours. participation.
The creation of vibrant, active public open spaces
also contributes to strengthening community
connections and safety perceptions and has a
positive influence on the independent mobility of
younger and older Maroondah residents.
Generating greater volumes of park users will assist
in activating spaces, where people feel safer and
feel welcomed and motivated to exercise by the
energy of others. In programming open space
there is also an opportunity for Maroondah Leisure
to utilise public open space to engage residents
who do not access facility based programs.
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Consultation Action
In preparation for the development of Council’s In order to increase Maroondah’s participation
Physical Activity Strategy 2015 - 2020, a range of levels in physical activity Maroondah Council must
consultation methods were undertaken to establish consider the barriers and opportunities highlighted
a clear picture of Maroondah’s current participation in this strategy and commit to undertaking
levels, reasons for non participation and measurable actions over the next 5 years. To
community needs. Given the extent and breadth of measure the impact of these actions, the strategy
the Maroondah 2040 Visionary consultation, there has established a reporting baseline based on
was also a wide range of recent data and extensive current ABS data and /or other current sources
community feedback, relevant for inclusion in this which will continue to be updated to enable future
strategy. Eight Council departments were identified measurement. In 2019, the physical activity
as having a direct impact on Maroondah household telephone survey will be undertaken
Community’s ability to participate in physical again to ascertain the percentage of residents who
activity and individual team workshops were held meet the National Physical Activity Guidelines.
with these areas to gain specific insight into the
The five year action plan will guide the
issues, opportunities, priorities and potential
development of new policies, infrastructure
actions relevant to the role of each team. The
improvements, programs and initiatives which will
potential actions were then combined with the
improve practices, respond to demonstrated need,
opportunities from the four Council Priority Focus
increase access and encourage residents to
areas to develop the 2015-2020 action plan.
prioritise physical activity in their daily routine.
The four key focus areas of the action plan are:
1. Information / Health Promotion
2. Access : Physical, Social and Attitudinal
environments
3. Infrastructure
4. Activation Initiatives / Opportunities
The plan contains 45 actions from a wide range of
Council service areas. The implementation will be
the responsibility of each lead area with support
from relevant service areas detailed in the plan.
Reporting will be undertaken annually under the
facilitation of Council’s Sport and Recreation Team.
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Introduction
The majority of Maroondah residents do
not undertake enough physical activity.
Obesity levels and other chronic health problems levels. Council needs to ensure that an extensive
associated with sedentary lifestyles are increasing. range of opportunities exist to make it an easier
Reports are emerging that for the first time choice for those who have indicated they do not
children may have a shorter life expectancy than have time to meet the required physical activity
their parents if physical activity levels are not guidelines. Furthermore information and education
addressed. A paper published in the New England is essential to ensure that residents understand the
Journal of Medicine1 predicts a decrease in life importance of regular physical activity for health
expectancy. Adrian Bauman, a professor of public and wellbeing.
health at the University of Sydney, agreed that
The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
these findings were applicable to Australia, which
(VicHealth) has recently released its Physical
is tracking just behind the US in obesity trends.
activity, sport and walking Investment Plan (2014 to
Increasing the level of physical activity in the 2018).3 The strategic approach focuses on making
Maroondah Community is likely to have a major physical activity participation part of everyday
impact on public health and therefore Maroondah living, and competitive and social sport. The four
City Council will prioritise the provision of key areas align with the physical activity priorities
supportive environments for physical activity to for Maroondah City Council.
assist residents to adopt an active living lifestyle
The Four Key Areas of VicHealth’s Strategic
change.
Approach:
The Physical Activity Strategy 2015-2020 builds on
the recommendations of Marooondah’s 2013 – Walking Making Active Travel an Easier Choice
2017 Community Wellbeing Plan and the support a culture and environment
Maroondah 2040 Vision and sets actions for the that encourages active travel
next five years to address the Maroondah 2040 Physical Developing new partnerships and
community indicators of progress related to Activity approaches for active recreation
physical activity and to increase the overall Support new approaches and connect
percentage of Maroondah residents who meet the people to opportunities for physical
National Physical Activity Guidelines. activity
The primary reason Maroondah residents do not Sport Enabling sport to get ahead of
undertake enough regular physical activity is self participation trends
reported as ‘lack of time’.2 This reasoning indicates Build more welcoming and flexible
the need to support environments for physical approaches to organised and social
activity in a range of different settings such as sport participation
schools, workplaces, residential streets and public Sitting Reducing sitting in the workplace
open space and recognise that while sport is an Influence workplaces to encourage
important component; incidental exercise is of less sitting and more standing and
primary importance to increasing overall activity walking
Olshansky, S., Passaro, D., Hershow, R., Layden, J., Carnes, B., Brody, J., et al. (2005). A potential decline in life expectancy in the United States
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in the 21st century. New England Journal of Medicine 352, 1138-1145
2
Maroondah City Council (2014) Physical Activity Strategy Household survey
3
VicHealth, (2014) Physical activity, sport and walking Investment Plan (2014 to 2018)
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Aim of the Physical
Activity Strategy
To implement strategies to address
the determinants of physical inactivity,
improving health outcomes for
Maroondah residents and empowering
them to be physically active every day.
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Objectives
• Identify current levels of physical
activity
• Identify key factors that affect
physical activity levels
• Identify key determinants of
physical inactivity to inform
Council of priorities for action
• Integrate planning for physical
activity across Council
•E
nsure design, planning,
programming, management and
the allocation of resources for
community assets and open
space maximises opportunities
for participation.
• Identify specific interventions
that aim to increase physical
activity across marginalised or
low participatory groups.
•P
rovide recommendations for
resource allocation to support
physical activity
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Definitions
Physical Activity Incidental Physical Activity
World Health Organisation defines physical activity Physical activities performed that are undertaken
as any bodily movement produced by skeletal as part of carrying out normal daily chores.
muscles that requires energy expenditure –
including activities undertaken while working,
playing, carrying out household chores, travelling,
and engaging in recreational pursuits.
Sedentary Behaviour
The Department of Heath describes ‘Sedentary
behaviour’ as a term used to describe time spent
Active Living doing physically inactive tasks that do not require
a lot of energy.
A way of life that integrates physical activity into
daily routines.
Pedestrian
Sport A person who travels by foot.
The Australian Sports Commission defines sport as:
‘A human activity capable of achieving a result
requiring physical exertion and/or physical skill
which, by its nature and organisation, is
competitive and is generally accepted as being a
sport’.
10 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyStrategic context
To fully understand the context for the
strategy as it relates to Maroondah City
Council, the document must highlight the
relevant links between current Council
policies and the provision of planning,
design, infrastructure, programs &
services and information that support
active living.
Fundamental to the implementation of Council’s • The Maroondah Bicycle Strategy (2004)
roles and responsibilities, is Maroondah’s
Integrated Planning Framework. The framework • Open Space Strategy 2005
sets out the relationship and priority order of
Council’s strategic documents that will guide the • Leisure Services Strategic Plan 2009 – 2013
development and implementation of the Physical
Activity Strategy. The primary documents include: • Integrated Transport Strategy 2006
•M
aroondah 2040: Our Future Together • Pedestrian Strategy 2007
(Maroondah Community’s Vision and Priorities)
Additionally there are four aligning strategic
•M
aroondah City Council - Council Plan documents being developed concurrently.
2013 - 2017 (4 year Strategic Direction) Consultation and discussion pertaining to these
draft strategies has also informed the direction and
•M
aroondah Community Wellbeing Plan development of the Physical Activity Strategy.
2013 - 2017 (Municipal Public Health Plan)
• Children’s Plan
A number of other relevant Council policies and
strategies were referenced in the development of •M
aroondah Active and Healthy Ageing Initiative,
this document. Towards an Age-friendly Maroondah 2015-2020
•M
aroondah Disability Policy and Action Plan • Open Space Strategy
2014-2018
• Housing Strategy
•M
aroondah City Council’s Youth Plan
2012 - 2016 The Strategy must ensure that the recommended
future direction correlates and complements these
•T
he Maroondah Arts and Cultural Development linking documents and above all reflects
Strategy 2014 - 2018 Maroondah’s vision, Maroondah 2040.
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From the Maroondah 2040 community vision
engagement process, 8 preferred future outcomes
Community indicators of
have been identified as community priorities progress for this future
looking ahead to the year 2040 and beyond.
These future outcomes will drive the 2040 vision.
outcome
The most relevant future outcome to this
strategy is:
•P
roportion of residents who feel
safe walking alone at night
A safe, healthy •P
roportion of children with good
and active physical health & wellbeing
community •A
verage community rating of
In 2040, Maroondah will subjective wellbeing
be a safe, healthy and
active community with •P
roportion of residents who eat
local opportunities recommended serves of fruit and
vegetables
provided for people of all
ages and abilities to have
•P
roportion of residents who
high levels of social,
undertake adequate physical
emotional and physical
exercise
wellbeing.
•P
roportion of community
members who are involved in
organised sport, and have access
to recreational and leisure
facilities
•P
roportion of local residents who
do not meet physical activity
guidelines
Given Council’s commitment to the community
indictors of progress above, this strategy must
address how to positively impact these statistics
and how to effectively measure progress.
12 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyMaroondah- a snapshot
Maroondah is located in Melbourne’s
eastern suburbs, approximately 25km
from Melbourne CBD.
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Council offices
Croydon Hills
Train lines
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Central South
Dorset Road
Ringwood
Community
Ringwood House
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The Rings Ringwood Golf
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Dandenon
Our suburbs include Bayswater North, Croydon, There are two major retail centres at Ringwood and
Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Croydon South, Croydon, as well a significant industrial area in the
Heathmont, Kilsyth South Ringwood, Ringwood south, dominate the economy of Maroondah. It
East, Warranwood, Ringwood North and parts of mainly consists of developed suburbs however
Wonga Park, Kilsyth, Park Orchards and Vermont. suburbs to the north are semi-rural in parts, set
Maroondah is served by Maroondah Highway and amongst native bushland.
the Belgrave and Lilydale railway lines.
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In 2012, there were 108,104 (estimated residential
population), people living in Maroondah. Most
Active opportunities
residents have English, Australian, Irish, Scottish or
German ancestry, but in recent years there has Maroondah is home to approximately 280
been an increase in the number of people settling recreation organisations and 166 sporting clubs
in Maroondah from China, India and Burma. including 23 AFL clubs, 14 netball clubs, 17 cricket
Maroondah is home to the largest Burmese clubs, four soccer clubs and four calisthenics clubs.
community in Melbourne’s East, and it is likely that There are 45 Sporting ovals; 121 playgrounds; 34km
the Burmese population will continue to grow in of walking tracks and shared pathways; three
the future. We also have a higher proportion of bowling clubs; three community gardens; three
people who are Aboriginal compared with the skate areas, two athletics tracks, a croquet club; 82
Eastern Metropolitan Region. tennis courts; 10 court outdoor netball centre and
six multiuse indoor halls. Maroondah City Council
owns and manages two golf courses, Ringwood
Over 30,000 people live with Golf and Dorset Golf; a multiuse stadium, The
some form of disability in Rings; an outdoor 50 metre pool, Croydon
Maroondah. This is an estimated Memorial Pool; a combined aquatic and fitness
centre, Aquahub and the regional diving, fitness
29% of the population. There is an and aquatic facility, Aquanation.
estimated 5,300 people (4.8%) Maroondah is also home to five Neighbourhood
who live with profound or severe Houses and boasts a comprehensive listing of
disabilities (ABS 2009). The rate community organisations offering varied physically
active opportunities for differing interests, ages
of disability is increasing in part and abilities.
due to ageing populations and an Maroondah has a significant number of active
increase in chronic health organisations for retirees and in recent years has
seen an increase in churches offering a range of
conditions. social and leisure programs to extend their reach
within the community.
Our main mode of travel to work is by car and we
are less likely to cycle or walk to work compared Schools play a large role in offering physical
with the population of Greater Melbourne. activity opportunities to children and young people
through school curriculum, interschool sports and
out of school hours programming.
Maroondah also has a range of private recreation
providers offering fitness programs, organised
sports and other physically active pursuits.
14 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyCouncil’s role in
influencing physical
activity levels
Maroondah City Council plays an integral
role in the provision and facilitation of
physical activity opportunities though
both the provision of services and
infrastructure and the strategic planning
and development of environments that
support Active Living.
There are eight Council service areas that have been identified as having a direct impact on Maroondah
Community’s ability to participate in physical activity. The internal key stakeholders and their role in
relation to impacting physical activity levels are as follows:
Maroondah Leisure Maroondah Sport and
Recreation
The Rings, Aquahub, Aquanation, Ringwood Golf,
Dorset Golf.
Planning and provision of programs and events,
Direct provision of fitness and lifestyle programs advocacy and facilitator of community networks,
provision of funding, training and other support for
community providers.
Communications & Marketing
Assist in the promotion of programs and events
and targeted health promotion campaigns.
Operations
Bushland Management, Sportsfield Maintenance,
Construction Maintenance, Tree and Park
Maintenance
Responsible for the ongoing audits and
maintenance of playgrounds, parks and bushland
reserves, as well as the footpath and trail network.
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Community Services
Aged & Disability Services, Youth Services,
Children’s Services, Maternal & Child Health
Provision of targeted support and initiatives;
facilitate health promotion initiatives and
facilitation of community partnerships to enhance
the wellbeing of Maroondah residents aged 0- 12
years, 12- 26 years, 65+ years and persons with a
disability.
Assets
Asset Management, Building Projects, Building
Maintenance
Management of Council’s community assets, to
facilitate safety, longevity, and continued provision
of services for the community. Advice and
management of capital works projects and
strategic planning relating to the ongoing lifecycle
management of Council’s assets.
Engineering & Building
Services
Provision of engineering technical expertise in
areas of traffic and transportation planning,
engineering development approvals, and project
management for the development and/or
enhancement of assets such as roads, footpaths,
bicycle paths, and buildings.
Integrated Planning Planning, Health &
Local Laws
Strategic Planning and Sustainability, Community
Planning and Development
Community Health, Local Laws
Work with the community and Council for the
Facilitate health promotion initiatives for residents
creation of a Maroondah Planning Scheme that
and food premises.
supports and encourages active living through
urban design, landscapes, buildings and land uses Promote responsible pet ownership - dogs on
in Maroondah. leash, encourage regular dog walking.
Develop initiatives to support and increase regular
utilisation of Active Transport. Furthermore Human Resources have been
Undertake health and wellbeing planning, highlighted as a valuable resource for leading
advocacy and support for persons with a disability, workplace initiatives aimed at improving physical
culturally and linguistically diverse communities, activity levels and implementing healthy eating
marginalised and disadvantaged communities, strategies.
prevention of violence against women, improving
community safety and perception of safety and
strengthening and building the capacity of the
community.
16 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyEvidence for Action -
Active Living and Its Impact
Active living is incorporating regular activity into daily routine. It includes active travel, play, gardening,
incidental exercise as well as competing in a sport or participating in an activity class or pursuit for
pleasure and fitness. Prioritising physical activity as an individual, an organisation and as a community
has multiple benefits to overall health, social, economic and environmental benefits.
Some of the benefits are listed below.
Health Benefits Social Benefits
Increases Risk of colo-rectal and Increases Reduces
Fitness, stamina and breast cancer Active and vibrant Social isolation and
energy Risk of asthma community hubs loneliness
Lean muscle, muscle Risk of osteoporosis and Social skills and networks Antisocial behaviour
strength and bone density symptoms of arthritis Social capital and Supports
Flexibility, coordination, Body fat, overweight and community connections Stronger, connected
balance and motor skills obesity Access to services and communities
Improved immune system Falls and injuries in older resources Community inclusion and
Healthy ageing, mobility, people Independent living public enjoyment
independence and quality Risk of developing Improved communication, Community cohesion and
of life in older adults dementia team building, leadership capacity building
Mental health and Feelings of fatigue, and cooperation skills Crime prevention
wellbeing depression, stress & Volunteering
anxiety Cultural links through
Reduces Community participation in activities
Chronic illness and Constipation and back pain recreational and social
disability Risk of postnatal activities
Mortality rates and risk of depression
dying prematurely Supports
Risk of coronary heart Improved sleep and
disease, cardiovascular rehabilitation
disease and stroke Weight management
Risk of diabetes, high Cognitive functioning,
cholesterol & high blood memory, learning
pressure
The Multiple Benefits of Physical Activity Diagram
– BE Active WA
Environmental Benefits Economic Benefits
Increases Greenhouse gas emissions, Increases Pressure on insurance
Uptake of active transport, global warming and Tourism premiums for employers
walkability and economic climate change impacts Staff turnover
Retail
viability of local areas Demand for major road High costs of passenger
infrastructure (roads, car Business and employment
Influences the opportunities transport and
development of well parks) infrastructure
planned and designed Supports Investment opportunities
Supports
spaces Incidental activity Productivity and growth
Local business
Reduces Community safety Reduces
Attracts workforce
Traffic congestion, air and Settings for active living Vandalism costs
noise pollution Active and healthy
Improved public access Absenteeism employees and workplaces
Use of fossil fuels and and linkages to Workplace accidents/injury
energy use The Multiple Benefits of
neighbourhoods and key and workers compensation Physical Activity
claims
Health care costs and
claims
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State and Federal priorities
Federal Government - Sport and Recreation Victoria
National Sport and Active Strategic Framework
Recreation Framework 2013-2015
In June 2011, the National Sport and Active The Victorian Framework mirrors the priorities of
Recreation Framework was endorsed by the the National Framework with slight changes
Australian Government and all state and territory merging the seven national priorities to five State
governments and will remain in place until 2021. priorities.
The Framework is not a policy document but
provides a guide for the development of policies Nationl Framework
by all governments. The document sets a
framework for government activity and resource 1. Participation
allocation in the sport and active recreation sector. 2. International Performance
It provides a mechanism for engaging the whole
sport and recreation industry in the achievement of 3. National Competitions
agreed goals for sport and active recreation. 4. System Sustainability
The document outlines the Federal and State 5. System Alignment and Collaboration
Government expectations of local government:
6. Helping to meet Broader Objectives
• Facilitating a strategic approach to the provision
of sporting and active recreation infrastructure 7. Data Review Research
including open space, and other needs.
• Establishing local management and access
SRV Framework
policies to sport and recreation facilities.
• Supporting and coordinating local and regional 1. Participation
service providers (venues and programs). 2. National / International Performance Systems
• Liaising and partnering with state and territory 3. System Sustainability
governments on targeted program delivery.
4. M
eeting Broader Objectives of Government
• Supporting and partnering with non-government Research
organisations that enable sport and active
recreation participation. 5. Data Review Research and Information
Provision
• Incorporating sport and recreation development
and participation opportunities in Council plans.
Participation strategies outlined in the document
• Collaborating, engaging and partnering across include promoting physical activity, supporting the
government departments on shared policy sector to increase participation, building
agendas. community confidence about the safe and
• Investment in sport and active recreation welcoming sport and recreation environment.
infrastructure. Participation actions include:
These expectations ensure a planned, collaborative •W
ork in partnership with key stakeholders to
approach to the development of sport and active address barriers to participation for
recreation opportunities and infrastructure underrepresented sectors of the community.
provision.
•S
upport work by the sport and active recreation
sector that builds capacity to provide
opportunities for participation.
•S
upport work by local clubs and recreation
organisations to provide a welcoming and
inclusive environment.
18 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyHow much is enough?
It is widely accepted that regular
physical activity is essential in improving
health and wellbeing, but how much
physical activity is enough to maintain
a healthy lifestyle?
The Australian Government Department of Health The intensity of the physical activity should
and Ageing have developed an evidenced based represent a noticeable increase in a person’s
set of National Physical Activity Guidelines for breathing and heart rate.
children, adults and older Australians. The most
recent update was released in 2014 and added
Sedentary Behaviour (sitting time) to the guide as
well as a new guideline for muscle strengthening
activities.
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National Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines 8
0-5 years 5-12 years 13-17 years 18-64 years 64+ years
• Babies should be • Primary school oung people of • A
•Y dults 18-64 •O
lder adults
encouraged to aged children secondary school years of age should
take part in should take part age should take should accumulate at
physical activity in a combination part in at least 60 accumulate least 30 minutes
from birth, of moderate and minutes of 150-300 minutes of moderate
particularly vigorous physical activity of moderate intensity physical
supervised activities for at every day. intensity physical activity on most,
floor-based play least 60 minutes activity each preferably all,
in safe a day. week or 75-150 days of the week.
environments. minutes of
vigorous intensity
•T
his can built up physical activity
throughout the each week (or an
• Children should day with a variety equivalent
• Toddlers and engage in of activities. combination of
pre-schoolers activities that both).
should be strengthen their
physically active muscles and
every day for at bones on at least
least three hours, three days per •T
hey should also
spread week. engage in •M
uscle
throughout the activities that strengthening
day. strengthen their activities should
muscles and also occur on at
bones on at least least two days
• Limit use of three days per each week.
electronic media week
• Children 0-5 yrs for entertainment
should not be to no more than
sedentary, two hours a day
restrained or kept •M
inimise the
inactive for more •L
imit use of amount of time
than 1 hour at a electronic media spent in
time , with the for entertainment prolonged sitting.
exception of • Break up long to no more than
sleeping periods of sitting two hours a day
as often as
possible
•B
reak up long
periods of sitting
• Less than 2 years •B
reak up long as often as
-no screen time, periods of sitting possible
2-5 years limit to as often as
less than one possible
hour screen time
per day
8 Department of Health (2014) Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
9 Active Healthy Kids Australia (2014). Is Sport Enough? The 2014 Active Healthy Kids Australia Report Card on Physical Activity for
Children and Young People. Adelaide, South Australia: Active Healthy Kids Australia
20 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyPlaying sport is not enough
In 2014, The Heart Foundation’s Active Healthy physical activity are low and declining. Also noted
Kids Australia published a report, Is sport enough? that “many Australian children and young people,
2014 report card on physical activity for children even those who participate in sport and meet
and young people.9 Modelled on a Canadian physical activity guidelines, are engaging in levels
initiative, this report provides information on the of recreational electronic screen use and other
physical activity and sedentary behaviours of sedentary behaviours that are likely to adversely
Australia’s children and young people. The report affect their health, growth and development”.
concludes that “while it is encouraging that a large
The Report Card rates young Australians a D- for
number of children are obtaining some of their
overall physical activity levels and notes that less
weekly physical activity from organised sport, we
than 50% of time spent in organised sport is spent
need to ask ‘Is sport enough?”. The Report Card
in moderate to vigorous physical activity . For
results indicate a clear, No, as demonstrated by
example, during junior sports training participants
overall current physical activity levels, physical
may spend a significant time taking instruction,
fitness and obesity levels,
waiting for a turn, observing a new skill, or
While Maroondah’s participation rates in organised discussing game tactics with the actual time on
sport remain high in comparison to Victorian data, task and the intensity of the activity being minimal.
participation in other forms of unstructured
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Maroondah’s current
physical activity levels
As part the consultation strategy to
inform the development of the
Maroondah City Council Physical Activity
Strategy, a statistically representative
sample of 301 Maroondah residents aged
15+ participated in a telephone survey
during July 2014.
The survey was undertaken to ascertain
Maroondah residents levels of physical
= t he number of
activity according to National Physical respondents
35%
Activity Guidelines as at April 2014.
The study also sought which
who met the
activities residents currently National
participate in, those they would
like to participate in and reasons
Physical
for participation and non- Activity
participation. A similar
questionnaire was carried out in
Guidelines and
2009. are undertaking
While the questionnaire was enough activity
designed to enable direct
comparisons with the 2009 survey
to achieve
data, the primary question relating to health benefits.
physical activity levels was changed from:
During the past 12 months, did you participate in
any physical activities for exercise, recreation or
sport? to: In the past 7 days, how often have you
met the recommended 30 minutes per day of These respondents undertook the required 30
moderate intensity physical activity? in order to minutes of moderate intensity physical activity in
relate to National Physical Activity Guidelines five or more days in the seven days prior to their
rather than a specific focus on recreation or sports interview during the month of July 2014.
participation.
22 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyMaroondah’s current activity levels by age
Frequency of minimum 30 mins moderate physical activity over 7 days
60%
% of respondants by age group
n 5 or more
50%
n 4 days
40%
n 3 days
30%
n 2 days
20%
n 1 day
10%
0% n No days
15-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-334 yrs 45-54 yrs 55-64 yrs 65+ yrs
Number of days in past week
Overall the most active age cohort were 15 – 24 year old and the least active were from 25 - 34 years
with almost 40% undertaking no physical activity during the past 7 days.
The top physically active pursuits undertaken by
Maroondah residents
70%
Participation - Top Activities
60%
50%
Percent
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Swimming
Aerobics /
Basketball
Running /
Fitness /
Jogging
Walking
Cycling
Netball
Soccer
Martial
Yoga /
Pilates
Dance
Tennis
Gym
Arts
AFL
Golf
n Maroondah 2014 57.4% 21% 13.9% 7.4% 5.7% 4.5% 3.7% 3.3% 3% 2.5% 2% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6%
n VIC (ABS) 2011-12 24.4% 17.6% 7.8% 8.8% 7.7% 3.2% 3.5% 1.9% 1.3% 4.2% 2% 4.6% 1.4% 1.9%
n Maroondah 2009 28.7% 14.8% 10.5% 8.9% 14.4% 7.2% 4.1% 7.4% 3.1% 2.4% 4.8%
n VIC (ERRAS) 2007 234% 20.8% 8.7% 10.7% 11.3% 3.5% 3.8% 3.1% 2.2% 6.4% 3.3% 6.8% 1.7% 3.6%
*2009 Survey activities undertaken during previous 12 months, 2014 Survey activities undertaken during previous 7 days
**No previous data available for Maroondah 2009 Yoga, Dance & Martial Arts
Adjustment for cricket, tennis, golf and swimming
Given that the household survey occurred during Maroondah rate would be approximately 1.8% –
mid winter, predominantly summer activities such 2.0%. Victorian rates of participation in tennis has
as tennis, cricket and golf will not have accurately seen a significant decline from 6.4% in 2007 to
reflected overall Maroondah participation.In 2009 4.20% in 2011 so it is highly probable that
Maroondah participation rates for cricket were Maroondah’s current overall participation in tennis
3.6% placing it in the top 8 activities undertaken in would be greater than the 2.5% but less than the
Maroondah. 10 In 2009 Maroondah’s golf 2011 Victorian rate of 4.2%.
participation rate of 2.4% was significantly below
In 2014 swimming participation was also
the rate of participation by all Victorians (6.8%,
significantly affected by the closure of the
ERRAS 2007) Given the Victorian decline from
Ringwood Aquatic Centre during construction of
6.8% in 2007 (ERRAS11) to 4.60% in 2011 (ABS12)
Aquanation.
then it could be assumed that the overall
10 Maroondah City Council, (2009) Leisure Services Strategic Plan
11 (2007)Participation in Exercise,Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS)
12 Australian Bureau of Statistics, Involvement in Organised Sport and Physical Activity, Australia, April 2010 (cat. no. 6285.0).
2015 – 2020 Physical Activity Strategy 23Safe, healthy and active
Top 3 Activities undertaken in the 7 days - by age
#1 #2 #3
15-24 years Running/Jogging Aerobics/Fitness/Gym Walking
25-34 years Walking Basketball, Boxing, Running/Jogging
35-44 years Walking Aerobics/ Fitness/Gym Running/Jogging, Cycling
45-54 years Walking Running/Jogging Aerobics/Fitness/Gym
55-64 years Walking Cycling Aerobics/Fitness/Gym,
Yoga/ Pilates
65+ years Walking Aerobics/Fitness/Gym Cycling, Lawn Bowls
These two data sets above affirm the current preference is further highlighted by the recent
literature and industry trend information that change in the top 10 activities undertaken by
acknowledge an increasing preference for physical Maroondah residents. Yoga/pilates and dance
activity pursuits that are non structured or pursuits which were not present in 2009, now sit at
that can be undertaken in one’s own time. This numbers 8 and 9.
24 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyUnderstanding who is not as active as they need to be
Breakdown of respondents who did not meet the Physical Activity Guidelines
100%
90%
80%
70%
Percent
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
15-17 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 56-74 75+
years years years years years years years years
n Male 20% 25% 92% 88% 58% 64% 41% 62%
n Female 60% 75% 79% 86% 59% 59% 60% 86%
196 respondents did not meet the National Physical While within the 25 – 44 years age group the
Activity Guidelines of a minimum five days of 30 gender divide is far less, both sexes had an
minutes moderate physical activity per week to exceptionally low rate of respondents meeting the
maintain optimal health. five day minimum.
Percentages within age groups and gender varied Also concerning is that 92% of males in the 25-34
greatly. There was a substantial difference between year age group did not meet the guidelines.
males and females in the 15 – 17 years and 18 – 24 Breaking this down further 42% of 25 – 35 year old
years and the 56 – 74 and 75+ categories with a males did no activity at all and 25% did 3 days. 1, 2
much higher percentage of males meeting the and 4 days were even at 8%.
guidelines than females. In the 18- 24 years only
25% of females are doing enough physical activity
compared to 75% of their male counterparts.
Children and adolescent activity levels
While the Maroondah household survey did not involved in skateboarding, rollerblading or riding a
obtain data on residents under 15 years of age the scooter (60%) and bike riding (70%) than females
most recent Australian Heath Survey shows that (47% and 57% respectively).
the majority of Australian children between the
A triannual study by Cancer Council and National
ages of 5 to 17 do not currently meet physical
Heart Foundation, the National Secondary
activity guidelines. Approximately 30% in this age
Students’ Diet and Activity Survey, studied 9,000
bracket met the guidelines. Participation decreases
Australian Year 8 – Year 11 secondary school
with age, from 36% of 5 to 8 year olds to just 6% of
students in 2012/2013 and found that:
15 to 17 year olds.13
• 1 8% of students achieve the recommended 60
Approximately 61% of Victorian children participate
minutes of physical activity a day.
in at least one organised sport and information
collected on recreational activities showed •2
4% of boys and only 11% of girls met the
children’s participation in more active recreational guidelines.14
activities increased since 2009, with the
The study also highlighted a marked increase in
proportion of children skateboarding, rollerblading
the amount of students using devices for over two
or riding a scooter rising from 49% to 54%, and the
hours per day from 71% in 2010 to 77% in
proportion of children bike riding increasing from
2012/2013.
60% to 64%. A higher proportion of males were
13 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2013) Australian Heath Survey: Physical Activity, 2011-12 ABS Cat. No.4364.0.55.004
14 Cancer Council Australia & National Heart Foundation, National Secondary Students’ Diet and Activity Survey 2012-2013
2015 – 2020 Physical Activity Strategy 25Safe, healthy and active
Challenges to participation
in physical activity
In order to plan strategies to encourage
active living and increase the physical
activity levels of Maroondah residents we
need to understand what are the
inhibitors?
There are different factors that affect the physical activity levels of specific populations and therefore
different strategies required to overcome. This document highlights the challenges and opportunities for
the general community and then focuses on six different specific populations in order to target specific
actions which will have a positive impact on participation. These specific populations were selected from
the household telephone survey data and through the Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017
which highlights that, Discrimination and disadvantage on the basis of gender, cultural background, socio
economic status, age, disability and LGBTI status were identified as issues that are present in the
Maroondah community”.15
General community
Challenges Opportunities for Maroondah City Council
A key challenge for engaging the general It is important to convey the message that
Maroondah community is the perception of, or a physical activity can be accumulative and
real issue of not enough time. While many people need not be undertaken in one block of time.
are indeed time poor, time constraints is not the Building opportunities for physical activity into
whole explanation. For many it is a vicious cycle of, everyday routines can be achievable but
a lack of motivation fuelled by poor diet, sedentary requires a change in mindset and recognition
behaviour, and possibly poor sleeping habits which of its importance in our daily routine.
leads to feeling low on energy.
15 Maroondah City Council, (2013). Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan 2013 - 2017
26 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyThe Maroondah household survey
Main reasons for not participating in any physical activity during the past seven days
•P
hysical constraints To validate the assertion that poor weather had
(injury/illness/disability) skewed results, further consultation was
undertaken at the 2014 Maroondah Festival.
•L
ack of Time One-hundred-and-forty-three Festival patrons
(Family/work/study commitments were asked: What are your ‘hurdles’ to being as
active as you’d like to be? The results were:
• Inclement Weather
1. Lack of time
•L
ack of motivation
2. Lack of motivation
•N
othing, not interested
3. Physical constraints
NOTE
Given that the survey occurred in mid winter and
the high prevalence of colds and flu at this time, it
can be asserted that during the warmer months,
less illness would reduce physical constraints from
being the primary reason for non participation in
Maroondah.
2015 – 2020 Physical Activity Strategy 27Safe, healthy and active
Youth
Defined as young people aged between 12 – 26 Opportunities for Maroondah City Council
years •C
hanging lifestyles mean traditional
participation times (week nights and
Challenges
weekends) may no longer be appropriate for
• Cost of activities many families. Early morning is also not a
• Lack of motivation preferred option for most young people
• Lack of confidence or self-esteem. •T
he social opportunities presented by sport
should be as important as the competitive
• No companion or other people to participate aspect.
with
•R
ethinking how and where sport is delivered,
• Circle of friends who are not active including providing more flexible options for
• Inability to access child care involvement
• Drinking Culture- binge drinking, effecting young •A
llowing for more flexible approaches to
people’s capacity to undertake exercise the next playing sport could encourage more young
day people to get involved
• Timing of activities – early morning activities •H
ealth promotion initiatives aimed at both
often not conducive to the biorhythm of young young people and /or parents to dispel
people misconceptions and promote the healthy
mind and body aspects of physical activity.
• Not having found something that interests them,
don’t know what they enjoy or what’s out there. • Improved infrastructure to support Active
Travel. Data from the Australian Children’s
• Not having the correct knowledge about health & Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey
fitness indicate that, in contrast to sport and play,
• Body Image Perceptions active travel tends to increase with age and
indicates that young people are more likely to
• Lack of Healthy Role Models (parents)– Healthy
meet recommended levels of physical activity
versus Skinny misconception
if they actively commute to school.
• Not having the rest/ restorative sleep they need
• Provision of low cost opportunities
to meet the demands of daily life
•P
ilot Interventions which link multimedia
• Mental Health Issues
technology with physical activity
• Identity Stereotyping ‘I’m not a sporty person’,
‘Exercise isn’t my thing’
Simply providing information to youth about
• Perception of safety – young person’s and / or
benefits, frequency, and duration of physical
parents.
activity is not sufficient for enhancing physical
• Active commuting to school - student & parent activity behaviour. Subtle changes in framing
safety concerns related to traffic, crime, bullying, physical activities can have a dramatic
or violence influence on youths’ physical activity
motivation and behaviours. Adults should
• Girls are more likely to report barriers such as
encourage youth to participate in activities
embarrassment, sweating, fear of injury, and
they find enjoyable, feel competent doing, have
weight criticism by peers and family members
chosen to do, and that include positive social
compared with boys16
support—these conditions optimize their
• Older adolescents listed homework and lack of motivation for sustaining physical activity and
time because of part-time work as a barrier more thus the physical, social, and psychological
often than younger adolescents 16 health benefits afforded from such
participation.18
16 P
ate, Saunders, Ruth ; O’Neill; Dowda, American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Journal: Jan/Feb 2011 – Vol.15 - Issue 1 - p 7-12
OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Helping Youth Be More Active
17 Commonwealth of Australia ( 2008) 2007 Australian Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey – Main Findings
18 The Convergence Partnership Fund of the Tides Foundation, (2010) Fostering Physical Activity for Children and Youth
28 2015 – 2020 Physical Activity StrategyOlder people
Maroondah Active and Healthy Ageing Initiative mutual learning and support.
The City of Maroondah has recently been accepted In 2006, the World Health Organisation consulted
as a member of the World Health Organisation’s with people in 22 countries and 33 cities around
Global Network of age – friendly Cities and the world to find out what the challenges of ageing
Communities Network. This network was formed in were in their respective cities and to build on their
response to global population ageing and focuses active ageing framework.
on action at the local level that fosters the full
participation of older people in community life and Active ageing: a framework for age-friendly cities
promotes active and healthy ageing. Active ageing is the process of optimising
Selection is in recognition of Council’s commitment opportunities for health, participation and security
to listen to the needs of our ageing population, in order to enhance quality of life as people age. In
assess and monitor age-friendliness and to work an age-friendly city, policies, services, settings and
collaboratively with older people and across structures support and enable people to age
sectors to create accessible physical environments, actively.
inclusive social environments, and an enabling The outside environment and public buildings have
service infrastructure. The Global Network of a major impact on the mobility, independence and
Age-friendly Cities and Communities provides a quality of life of older people and may affect their
world-wide platform for information exchange, ability to participate in physical activity.
2015 – 2020 Physical Activity Strategy 29Safe, healthy and active
Opportunities for Maroondah City Council
Green spaces and walkways •G
atherings, including older people, occur in a
•W
ell-maintained and safe green spaces, with variety of community locations, such as
adequate accessible shelter, toilet facilities and recreation centres, schools, libraries, community
seating centres in residential neighbourhoods, parks
Pedestrian-friendly walkways free from and gardens.
obstructions. •A
ctivities and events are well-communicated to
•W
ell maintained outdoor seating is available, older people, including information about the
and spaced at regular intervals. activity, its accessibility and transportation
options. Community-wide settings, activities
Pavements and events attract people of all ages by
•W
ell-maintained, smooth, level, non-slip and accommodating age-specific needs and
wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs with preferences.
low curbs that taper off to the road. • •O
lder people are specifically included in
Pavements are clear of any obstructions and community activities for “families”.
pedestrians have priority of use.
•A
ctivities that bring generations together for
Roads mutual enjoyment and enrichment are regularly
•R
oads have well-designed and appropriately held.
placed physical structures, such as traffic
Fostering community integration
islands, pedestrian crossings, overpasses or
underpasses, to assist pedestrians to cross busy •C
ommunity facilities promote shared and
roads. multipurpose use by people of different ages
and interests and foster interaction among user
•P
edestrian crossing lights allow sufficient time groups.
for older people to cross the road and have
visual and audio signals. •L
ocal gathering places and activities promote
familiarity and exchange among neighbourhood
Safety residents.
•P
ublic safety in all open spaces and buildings is
Respectful and inclusive services
a priority and is promoted by, for example, good
street lighting, police patrols, enforcement of •O
lder people are consulted on ways to serve
by-laws, and support for community and them better.
personal safety initiatives. •P
rovision of services and products adapted to
older people’s needs and preferences. and have
Buildings
helpful and courteous staff trained to respond
•B
uildings are accessible, meeting DDA to older people.
compliance. Additional features include
adequate signage; railings; non-slip flooring; Public images of ageing
rest areas with comfortable chairs; sufficient •P
romotions include older people in public
numbers of public toilets. imagery, depicting them positively and without
stereotypes.
Public toilets
•P
ublic toilets are clean, well-maintained, easily Information
accessible for people with varying abilities, •R
egular and reliable distribution of information
well-signed and placed in convenient locations. is assured by government or voluntary
organisations.
Events and activities
•L
ocations are convenient to older people in • Information is disseminated to reach older
their neighbourhoods, with affordable, flexible people close to their homes and where they
transportation. conduct their usual activities of daily life.
•E
vents and activities and local attractions are • Information dissemination is coordinated in an
affordable for older participants, with no hidden accessible community service that is well-
costs publicised – a “one-stop” information centre.
•A
wide variety of activities is available to appeal •R
egular information and programme broadcasts
to a diverse population of older people, each of of interest to older people are offered in both
whom has many potential interests. regular and targeted media.
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