Blueprint for an Active Australia

Blueprint for an Active Australia – 4th edition

Evidence informed actions to create a more active Australia.

Physical inactivity is one of Australia’s most pressing public health challenges, contributing to chronic disease, increasing healthcare costs and reducing quality of life1-7. Creating a more active Australia requires coordinated action across the systems, settings and sectors that shape how people live, work, learn, play and travel.

The 4th edition of the Blueprint for an Active Australia brings together the latest evidence and translates it into practical, actionable recommendations. Developed in 2026 by the Heart Foundation in collaboration with leading and emerging experts in physical activity, it provides an evidence-based foundation for policy development, investment, strategic planning, and program implementation.

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What can be found in the Blueprint?

The Blueprint features 12 action areas designed to support governments, industry members, researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers.

These include:

1. Children and young people
2. Older adults
3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
4. Priority populations
5. Built environments
6. Active travel
7. Sport and active recreation
8. Education and childcare
9. Healthcare
10. Workplaces
11. Financial incentives
12. Mass reach strategies

Each area includes:

• Key messages and strategic priorities,
• Evidence explaining why action is needed, as well as recommendations and opportunities for change
• Examples of what is working well, including Australian case studies.

Explore the Blueprint for an Active Australia to find the latest evidence, identify priorities relevant to your work, and discover opportunities for cross-sector collaboration. Together, these actions can help ensure more people across Australia have the opportunity to be physically active.