Today's world of modern technology, increased reliance on motorised transport, and increased demands at work and home, amongst other factors, has meant that as a community, we do much less physical activity than we used to.In fact, only half of South Australian adults are doing enough physical activity, and there has also been a concerning decline in the level of physical activity in children as well.

be active is a South Australian message established by the State Government to get more South Australians more active, more often. With such a fantastic state in which to be active, there are many opportunities for all of us!

As most South Australian adults spend so much time at work, the SA Physical Activity Council and the Government of South Australia has identified the workplace as a central setting for encouraging physical activity. 

Throughout 2006 the ORS delivered a Workplace Physical Activity Pilot Program, involving 15 organisations across the state in metropolitan and rural communities, from a range of industry sectors. The ORS is now building on the learning’s from the pilot and developing a more strategic and integrated approach.   More specifically, the second phase is aiming to integrate workplace physical activity with employer outcomes and contribute to South Australian Strategic Plan outcomes in areas such as industrial relations, labour productivity, work health and safety and work-life balance.

be active believes its ability to influence the workplace setting in the long-term has the greatest potential by working in partnership with specific workplace industry leaders (ie SafeWork SA, Workcover, Business SA etc.) who have the capacity to influence physical activity in the workplace, and who can assist organisations to achieve their productivity, health and safety outcomes.