Participate - Women

Programs / Services

Increasing Options for Mothers to Participate

Research has shown that women with children are less active in sport and recreation and that activity decreases with the number of children per family. One of the factors directly responsible for the low participation rate of mothers is a lack of child care and awareness of child care options. It is also likely that fathers and grandparents, who care for young children, find it more difficult to participate in sport and recreation for the same reason. To assist Sport, Recreation and fitness organisations to provide quality child care on site, the Office for Recreation and Sport, in collaboration with the Department of Education and Children's Services have produced Crèche Guidelines for Sport, Recreation and Fitness Organisations.

Download Crèche Guidelines for Sports, Recreation and Fitness Organisations (716kb PDF)

WISEMOVE – a lifestyle program for women

WiseMove is a 10-12 week lifestyle program that encourages participants to set goals and enjoy being active. It has been designed to address the issues that impact on women generally and, more specifically, the factors that may keep them from being sufficiently physically active. A holistic approach is taken by including physical activity into a woman's lifestyle with the aim of establishing a life-long pattern of physical activity. Contact Kerin Cross 08 7424 7711.

Download WiseMove Information for Agencies (131kb)

Resources

Grants - Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program

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