Hunter New England has the highest levels of obesity and cardiovascular illness in NSW. Hunter New England Population Health aims to reverse this by promoting the benefits of moderate physical activity to children and adults. They include improvements in mental health, social benefits and the prolonging of life.

HNEPH's work in this Area

• Active Over 50: Physical Activity Programs for Older People
• Lifeball
• Lifeball Evaluation Trail
• Good for Kids, Good for Life

Information & Support

• Physical Activity and Health
• National Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults (pdf) 115Kb
• National Physical Activity Recommendations for 5-12 Year Olds (pdf) 131Kb
• National Physical Activity Recommendations for 12-18 Year Olds (pdf) 124Kb
• Developing an Active Australia - a Framework for Action for Physical Activity and Health (pdf) 204Kb
• Getting Australia Active: Towards Better Practice for the Promotion of Physical Activity (pdf) 1001Kb
• Best Options for Promoting Healthy Weight and Preventing Weight Gain in NSW (pdf) 1790Kb