About Active Launceston
Active Launceston is a community driven project aimed to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Launceston through increased participation in physical activity.
The project was initiated as an 18 month pilot (commencing June 2008) however due to it’s success has now received ongoing funding for a period of three years 09/10, 10/11, 11/12.
UTAS is leading the project. Funding has been provided by UTAS, the Federal Government Department of Health and Ageing, Sport and Recreation Tasmania (through the Community Recreation Grants program) and Launceston City Council.
The Examiner Newspaper and Southern Cross Television are the projects promotional partners.
Representation from The Department of Education, Women’s Health North (DHHS), Launceston Chamber of Commerce, Fit ‘n’ Kicking, and General Practise North along with representatives from Numerous UTAS faculties and schools form the Project Working Group.
TAFISA provides support on a global level.
The Active Launceston project has three objectives;
1. Identify and engage with relevant groups to coordinate, cooperate and commit to the goal of Active Launceston
2. Enhance and increase the opportunities for the community’s participation in physical activity.
3. Identify and develop resources that support and monitor increased participation in physical activity.
