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This is a short reminder about the Healthy
Communities Initiative – Phase 3. Under Phase 3 of the HCI, funding of
$566,042 (GST exclusive) per grant is available for up to an additional
47 LGAs across Australia for a period of up to 21 months (October 2011 –
June 2013).
The application period for Phase 3 LGA Grants is open between 6 July 2011 and 19 August 2011.
For assistance in preparing an application please read:
The program uses a train-the-trainer model to train people to become accredited
AustCycle Teachers who then deliver cycling training to the community through
their own businesses or for an accredited AustCycle Provider (e.g., cycling
school).
AustCycle Providers are independent licensees able to run training courses that
their Teachers are accredited to deliver. AustCycle Providers are usually small
businesses, but can also include community groups, cycling clubs and local
councils.
The AustCycle Teacher training course includes elements on nutrition, achieving
a healthy weight through exercise and developing programs for individuals and
groups to address healthy weight and fitness objectives.
Some of the Items
the funding may be used for;
- Fund a full time equivalent Healthy Communities
Coordinator position within local government to oversee and coordinate the
implementation of the Healthy Communities project (refer to Attachment A for
Function Specification);
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Subsidise the costs to individuals of participating in proven healthy eating,
physical activity or healthy lifestyle programs and/or activities;
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Run or purchase proven community based healthy lifestyle programs and/or activities;
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Purchase or subsidise training and education for community members to run
proven community based healthy lifestyle programs within specified professional
skill requirements.
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Fund minor infrastructure investments of up to 10% of the grant funding
amount
Cycling Promotion Fund
The Cycling
Promotion Fund is excited by the opportunities made available through these
grants to extend community active travel.
At a time when there are major concerns in children’s participation in physical
activity, the Cycling Promotion Fund would be delighted to offer support, or
provide resources to assist your Council in applying for funding to increase
active travel.
There are to specific examples identified by the Department of Health which
provide these resources and can be supported through funding from this grant.
AustCycle
AustCycle aims to
equip people with the skills and confidence to cycle regularly through the provision
of cycle training. The types of training courses range from beginner programs
through to skills for riding in more challenging situations, including coping
with traffic and riding safely in groups.
AustCycle training courses are designed to teach participants of all ability
levels how to ride in on-road and off-road environments and can be targeted for
new cyclists or people who have ridden before and wish to increase their
activity and bicycle use. Programs can cater for between three to eight students
per Teacher depending on the skill, confidence and attitudes of participants.
National Heart Foundation of Australia
Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest network of free community based
walking groups led by volunteer community members. Currently there are over 910
Heart Foundation Walking groups stepping out each week with over 12,500
participants involved in the program. Participation in the walking groups is free. Each walking group is led by a
community member (Walk Organiser) and groups are coordinated at a local level
by community agencies (Area Coordinator).
The Heart Foundation trains and supports Area Coordinators to administer,
support and promote the program. The Heart Foundation provides professional
development opportunities, support materials, merchandise, hard copy resources
and promotional tools at minimal cost to the Area Coordinators.
Walk Organisers are community members who volunteer to lead their walking group
in their neighbourhood. No specific qualifications are required as they receive
the required minimum training from their Area Coordinator.
Walkers register for free and are encouraged to join the Walker Recognition
Scheme that provides incentives and recognition at particular walking
milestones (e.g., 25 walks). There is the option of receiving the quarterly
newsletter and participating in regular walking events.
For more information, visit www.heartfoundation.org.au/walking
We look forward to your Council delivering activities to increase physical
activity and active transport.
Regards
Peter Bourke
General Manager
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