Our community-led research explores how built environments can support children's physical activity, energetic play, healthy development and equitable health outcomes.
The places where children live, learn and play have a powerful influence on their health, wellbeing and development. Neighbourhood design, access to parks and play spaces, walkability, traffic conditions and networks, safety, housing, and community infrastructure all shape opportunities for children to be active, social and healthy.
Working in partnership with families, youth, planners, developers, local, state and commonwealth/national governments, non-government organisations, and community, we generate evidence that informs policy, planning and practice. Our goal is to create child-friendly environments that support healthy beginnings and lifelong wellbeing – no matter where children and their families live.
Discover the latest evidence on how planning, design and policy can create healthier environments for children and families.
This international webinar brings together global experts and will explore:
Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/supporting-childrens-health-through-the-built-environment
Coming soon - Policy and Practice Brief
A new Policy and Practice Brief is currently in development.
The brief will translate the latest evidence into practical recommendations for:
The resource will highlight actions that can help create environments that support children's physical activity, health and wellbeing.
Our Child Physical Activity, Health and Development team focuses on improving children’s physical activity levels, health and development. We work to uncover the best environments, policies and programs to facilitate physically active lifestyles for lifelong health and wellbeing.
Team profile (Child Physical Activity, Health and Development)