Healthy Living Resources
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Catalogue of Healthy Living Resources available to download or order through Templar Distribution
Be active resources
On this page you’ll find a collection of resources on being active and walking yourself happy.
Getting started
- Walk yourself happy - Getting started booklet (PDF 1MB)
- 40 Great South Australian Walks – this book has 40 walking maps from all over South Australia
- South Australian Trails – information about walking trails in South Australia
- Local councils – contact your local council via the local government finder to enquire about walking groups or trails in your area
- Heart Foundation walking groups – enter your postcode to find a walking group in your area
- Walking SA – information about walking groups in South Australia
- A range of cycling and walking maps are available from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.
Physical activity guidelines
- National Physical Activity Recommendations for Children 0-5 years
- Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Young People (5-17 years)
- Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Adults (18-64 years)
- Choose Health: Be Active – A physical activity guide for older Australians
- Make Your Move – Sit Less – Be active for life! - A resource for families
Determine how "walkable" your community is
A walkable community is one that makes it safe, easy and more enjoyable for residents to walk in their neighbourhoods. Some features of these healthy, liveable, walkable communities include:
- well-connected streets
- safe crossings
- safe footpaths
- traffic calming
- tree-lined streets
- easy access to public transport and destinations that can be reached by all pedestrians.
To assess how walkable your neighbourhood is and to understand what contributes to walkability, download the Heart Foundation Community Walkability Checklist.