South Australian Physical Activity Strategy
The South Australian Physical Activity Strategy is a key part of the Government's commitment to addressing the lack of physical activity by many South Australians. The Strategy provides a framework, which will result in a more coordinated, collaborative and efficient approach to the issue across Government and for the many associations and community groups that play a role in addressing this alarming trend.

The Strategy was developed by the Physical Activity Council, and officially launched on 7 September 2004 at the Royal Adelaide Show

Download a copy of the South Australian Physical Activity Strategy (PDF 221kb)

Ministerial Physical Activity Forum
The Ministerial Physical Activity Forum (MPAF) was created in February 2003 by the South Australian Government to address the issues associated with decreasing levels of physical activity.

The MPAF is responsible for

• Providing (government with) policy direction in relation to increasing the levels of physical activity amongst the South Australian population
• Ensuring a commitment to and resources to improving the level of physical activity amongst the South Australian population as a whole, as well as subgroups with a high prevalence of physical inactivity
• Overseeing and facilitating the collaborative implementation of the Physical Activity Strategy for South Australia

The MPAF, chaired by Minister Michael Wright, is comprised of the Ministers responsible for Education, Health, Transport, Planning, Local Government, Tourism, Families and Communities and Recreation and Sport.

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The PAC is responsible for:

• Leading the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Physical Activity Strategy for South Australia on behalf of the Ministerial Physical Activity Forum.
• Providing strategic evidence based advice and recommendations to the Ministerial Physical Activity Forum regarding the implementation of the Physical Activity Strategy for South Australia and other significant physical activity related issues.
• Harnessing the capacity of Government (local and state) and the community towards the implementation of the Physical Activity Strategy for South Australia through collaboration and coordination.

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