Children love to play! Make time and space, both indoors and out for children of all ages to be active every day. This helps children grow and develop movement skills. Being active is important for everyone. Here you will find information on:
- active play
- nature play
- how to be an active family
- creating active communities.
Active play
Babies and young children move naturally, it's important to allow them time and space for them to do this. Playing and being active with your children helps them develop the movement skills they need to grow healthy and strong. For practical ideas and information:
- Screen time
- Physical activity information visual guides
Nature play
Nature play is unstructured outdoor play.
Resources for families:
Active families
Being active as a family helps children establish healthy habits for life. For ideas on ways you can be active as a family see:
- Move Well Eat Well
- Get Moving Tasmania
- Explore new places 60 short walks to do in Tasmania
For health, community and education services
Move Well Eat Well program promotes physical activity and healthy eating as a normal, positive part of every day in early childhood services and primary schools.
Family Food Patch program trains and supports volunteer peer educators, to promote eating well and being active for families and communities.
Physical activity information posters and info graphics to download and use.
Healthy Tasmania for more links
