Activating a Healthier Community

About the Project

According to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030, much of the world is becoming less active. In fact, as countries develop economically, levels of inactivity increase. This is partly due to changing transport patterns, increased use of technology, cultural values and urbanisation.

Townsville itself has one of the highest overweight and obesity statistics in Queensland (71.6% according to the Progress in Australian Regions Yearbook 2019) and research has proven that a combination of healthy eating and physical activity can reduce these levels.

Activating a Healthier Community aims to provide social opportunities in the form of Get Active Parks activations to encourage and empower residents to live a more active and healthier lifestyle and utilise the parks and open spaces that are on their doorstep.

Have Your Say

Council invites residents to participate in a survey to help gather information to assist in identifying challenges to participating in physical activity in the Townsville LGA, as well as identify local parks to host future activations. Participants may also choose to enter the draw for a chance to win 1 of 3 x $100 Intersport vouchers (Terms and Conditions apply).

Consultation will be open from Monday 17 October through until Monday 14 November 2022 by completing the short survey found below.

There is an additional Interactive Map tool found below where participants can drop a pin and comment on parks of interest throughout the region - alternatively you can access the Places tool here.

Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest sport, recreation, health and fitness news, events and tips in Townsville. Sign up to the Get Active + Healthy Update to receive the latest news at the start of each month.