October 2 2019 Swedish inspiration – nature play at its best
I’ve just come back from three weeks in Europe. Sweden in fact. Amazing you may think and yes it was - Scandinavian sunshine, switching off the phon...
Physical Activity
March 13 2019 Let’s get back to good old fashioned outdoor play
The following piece comes from our regular contributor, Sarah Dwyer. Be sure to check out her popular post 'The Watermelon Smile', exploring the poten...
January 16 2019 Rock on this school holidays – VIC ROCKS craze sweeps across the state inviting creativity and nature play.
Our first article of 2019 comes from VIC ROCKS founder, Jude Rangitaawa who also co-manages Moongala Women's Community House in Bentleigh East. If you...
April 11 2018 Walking to a healthy future – Comparing Japan’s active transport policy to Australia’s
Our next blog comes from Masters of Public Health student, Marina Saunders. Marina has been placed with Parents’ Voice for close to three months, im...
April 3 2018 This Girl Can
Our next article comes from VicHealth CEO, Jerril Rechter. With a passion for health promotion, leadership and innovations that improve the health an...
March 20 2018 Let’s get physical!
Our next article comes from Melbourne-based mother of two, Sarah Dwyer. With an extensive background in public health and health promotion, including ...
August 29 2017 Getting pumped for the YMCA Father’s Day Run!
Before Luke headed over to Victorian Aboriginal Health Service, he wrote this useful piece about how to prepare for a fun run. Enjoy - Alice YMCA Fa...
March 8 2017 Kick like a girl
When I was 11 years old, I led the girls in my class on a student revolt of my school’s annual AFL skills clinic. I was happy to run cross-countr...
January 19 2017 YMCA Playnasium
The YMCA Victoria have introduced some brand new play equipment for both parents and children. The equipment is designed to give the parents a worko...
November 8 2016 Active Healthy Kids Australia & The Physical Activity Report Card
Editors Note: The 2016 AHKA Report Card on Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Young People has been released and it's not good news for...