Children Walking Groups in Ballarat North VIC

parkrun Alphabet Challenge: A Guide for Australians

11 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

The parkrun alphabet challenge is an unofficial goal: finish a parkrun at an event starting with every letter except X. In Australia, Z, I, Q, V and U are the hard letters, with only two to five events each. This guide names those events, shows how many letters you can...

Helping Kids Stay Active: Australian Guidelines for 5–17

27 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

Children and teenagers need chances to move each day, plus activities they want to keep doing. This guide explains Australia’s recommendations for ages 5–17 and what current activity figures show. It looks at research on enjoyment, friendship and supportive adults, with real family examples and questions to ask before choosing...

Australian Movement Guidelines for Adults Aged 18–64

27 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

Australia’s movement guidelines for adults aged 18–64 cover exercise, everyday movement, sitting and sleep. This guide explains what counts, how activities can meet more than one target, and how to check your day and week. It also looks at women’s life stages, including pregnancy and menopause, and what Australian midlife...