Article Category: Health, fitness and well-being

We evaluate methods to calculate the economic value of protected areas derived from the improved mental health of visitors. A conservative global estimate using quality-adjusted life years, a standard measure […]

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Nature Communications volume 10, Article number: 5005 (2019): 2019

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Chauvenet, Allenor (Author); Fleming, Chris (Author); Roche, Elisha (Author); Sofija, Ernesta (Author); Hague, Leah (Author); Harris, Neil (Author); Brough, Paula (Author); Buckley, Ralf (Author)

We believe this is an argument of economics, investment brings returns and nowhere is the need greater than investment to reduce future costs of health. If health budgets are only […]

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Position paper

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Parks and Leisure Australia: 2016

The Active Leisure Plan aims to provide opportunities for people to become more active, with successful outcomes providing physical, mental and social benefits to our community. It is hoped that […]

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City of Kingston: 2011

Drawing on a strengths-based empowerment approach and Indigenous traditions of ‘yarning’, this research explores how digital health technologies might contribute to Indigenous Australian women’s increased participation in physical activity in […]

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Journal article

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Taylor and Francis online: 2019

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Maxwell, Hazel (Author); Stronach , Megan (Author); O’Shea, Michelle (Author); Pearce , Sonya (Author)

The Active Living for All framework has been developed to provide a coordinated and collaborative approach to ensuring physical activity opportunities exist for all Western Australians. Its aim is for […]

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Paper

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Government of Western Australia: 2011