Supporters

"A physical literacy approach allows schools, coaches, parents and individuals to sing from the same hymn sheet – offering a shared language and framework for principles and strategies that researchers and practitioners have been developing for many years. This shared framework helps to energise and enable collaboration across education, health and sport. We learn through our physical interactions with the world, and this learning extends beyond motor skills and fitness to develop the whole person: their perception, cognition, emotion regulation and social skills. Readily mapped against curricula and development frameworks, Australia’s Physical Literacy Framework reflects current consensus about the benefits of engaging in movement, as well as informing and enabling ongoing development: no matter where you’re starting from. It is designed to be inclusive, accessible, and a supportive, positive experience for anyone using it."

"My research direction has centred on understanding the role of motor development in children’s physical activity participation. Whilst motor development plays a pivotal part, it is only one piece (or element) of a complex puzzle and that puzzle is physical literacy. Children need to have all the elements of physical literacy to give them the skills they need to engage in a lifetime of physical activity participation. The Australian Physical Literacy Framework is comprehensive because physical literacy is the physical, psychological, social and cognitive learning we all need to acquire across the life course. I hope this Framework helps all Australians to move forward."

"Like all animals on this planet we learn at different speed and for different reasons. Learning to move however is probably the first literacy we truely need to acquire. At least well before we need to learn to read, write, comprehend and calculate. The importance of Physical Literacy therefore becomes self-evident. Learning to move one's body for social, aesthetic, competitive and even for survival reasons is not only linked to our health, but to the meaning and pleasure we gain from our lives. I encourage everyone to use the Australian Physical Literacy Framework as a guide to understanding your own strengths and weaknesses in understanding your total movement capacity. Celebrate your strengths and use these as a foundation for learning (and teaching) yourself and others to live meaningful and healthy lives through physical activity, sport, recreation, and leisure."

TENNIS AUSTRALIA

Craig Tiley CEO, Tennis Australia

"The Physical Literacy Framework will help provide kids with the necessary tools to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Tennis is a sport which can be played for life by everyone and it all starts in schools where children are given their first taste of how sport can contribute so much more to their lives."

NRL

Todd Greenberg CEO, NRL

"The Australian Physical Literacy Framework is an outstanding tool for Australians to remain physically and mentally active, and perhaps more importantly, engage with wider social and community networks. This framework lays the platform for happier, healthier and more engaged communities. The NRL congratulates Sport Australia on this initiative. As a code, we are committed to delivering both physical and psychological health benefits through the various forms of our game across a variety of age groups."

CRICKET AUSTRALIA

Stuart Whiley  Head of Participation Programs, Cricket Australia

"Cricket Australia is excited to be part of a movement that is impacting Australian lives for the better. Cricket, and sport generally, plays a significant role in ensuring kids, adults and communities are active, healthy and connected. We have ensured our programs continue being developed in alignment with Sport Australia’s Physical Literacy Guidelines, to further promote whole-of-child development, ultimately leading to a lifelong participation in sport and regular physical activity for all Australians."

FOOTBALL FEDERATION AUSTRALIA

David Gallop AM Chief Executive, Football Federation Australia

"Football Federation Australia (FFA) congratulates Sport Australia on the release of the Australian Physical Literacy Framework and fully supports its work in helping Australians develop their physical literacy at every stage of life. As the largest club-based participation sport in Australia and a game that can be played by everyone, from the under 5s to the over 75s, football is uniquely placed to deliver physical, psychological, social and cognitive health and wellbeing benefits for all Australians. FFA is working closely with Sport Australia and football stakeholders in redeveloping its Whole of Football Schools Framework, to align with physical literacy outcomes. A strategic objective for Football in Schools will be to get more kids active and developing social skills through quality football program experiences."

ACHPER

John Stokes CEO, ACHPER

"The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) welcomes and endorses the Sport Australia Physical Literacy Statement. ACHPER believes Physical Literacy is a concept that can play an important role in the promotion of active and healthy living across the lifespan. Whilst Physical literacy is a lifelong process, the development of physical literacy capabilities begins early in life. ACHPER advocates for quality Health and Physical Education as a vital context in which children and youth can be effectively supported in their Physical Literacy development."

RUGBY AUSTRALIA

Raelene Castle ONZM Chief Executive, Rugby Australia

"Rugby Australia is proud to be working with Sport Australia to build the Physical Literacy of Australians. We understand the importance of sport in the lives of all Australians and the role it has in developing our young people not just physically but also developing them socially, cognitively and psychologically. Rugby has always seen its role in our communities as building good people and strong communities and this is why we are fully supportive of Sport Australia’s Position Statement on Physical Literacy. Programs such as Get into Rugby are designed to support coaches, parents and teachers provide fun activities that will build a love for movement and support active and healthy lives and we will continue to expand the reach of our work in conjunction with our Member Unions, schools and our 1000 community clubs."

ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA

Adam Bishop General Manager Participation and Community Strategy, Athletics Australia

"Athletics Australia is pleased to endorse the release of Sport Australia’s Physical Literacy Position Statement and the Framework. Physical Literacy is as important as literacy and numeracy and is vital in setting up children to lead an active, healthy and happy life. Athletics Australia has a key focus on physical literacy and is uniquely positioned to contribute to Sport Australia’s goal of increasing physical literacy amongst Australian children. A 2018 study by La Trobe University’s Centre for Sport and Social Inclusion showed that our Kids’ Athletics program positively influences the development of physical literacy in children across all four domains of the Australian Physical Literacy Framework. We will continue to work collaboratively with Sport Australia to improve the physical literacy of all Australians."

ACTIVE HEALTHY KIDS AUSTRALIA

Dr Natasha Schranz Co-Chair, Active Healthy Kids Australia

"Developing a person's physical literacy across the lifespan is crucial if we want more Australians to live active, healthy and happy lives. The leadership Sport Australia has shown in this space has created a strong foundation on which we can strive to be better and move forward."

FITNESS AUSTRALIA

Barrie Elvish CEO, Fitness Australia

"Fitness Australia enthusiastically endorses the Australian Physical Literacy Framework and supports the inherent philosophy that physical fitness is only one aspect of an individual’s holistic wellbeing that encompasses their physical, psychological, social and cognitive whole. The Framework has relevance for all Australians and acknowledges an individual’s life journey, taking into account their demographics, abilities and settings."

PROFESSOR DICK TELFORD AM

University of Canberra

"Elite level sports coaching and getting our kids moving might be viewed as being at opposite ends of the physical activity spectrum. However, my day to day involvement in both fields constantly reminds me of the many important ways they are linked. Within the term ‘physical literacy’ we have two words that go a long way to summing up those links."