Research students! Take on the ASPA Physical Literacy SIG 3-Min Lightning Presentation Comp! Present your physical literacy research on 19 June Submit 250-word abstract by 18 May: https://aspactivity.org/events/physical-literacy-impact-lightning-presentations/

Australia’s 24hr Movement Guidelines for Adults – what's new, what’s changed, what’s next? 📆21 April 2026 🕐12:30-1:30pm AEST | 2:30-3:30pm NZST | 10:30-11:30am HKT 🔗Register: https://aspactivity.org/events/australias-national-24hr-movement-guidelines-for-adults-whats-new-whats-changed-whats-next/

Our SUPA SIG is expanding its committee and calling for EOIs from individuals who are committed to improving population-level impact. Submissions close 20 April 2026 Learn more: https://aspactivity.org/blog/supa-sig/join-the-scaling-up-physical-activity-special-interest-group-supa-sig/

We welcome the release of the new Australian 24-hour movement guidelines for adults (18 to 64 years) and older adults (65+ years). 🔗https://aspactivity.org/blog/advocacy/australian-physical-activity-guidelines-media-release/

Our Physical Literacy SIG is looking for a passionate student to join the leadership team as a student representative! Learn more and submit: https://aspactivity.org/blog/pl-sig/join-the-aspa-physical-literacy-sig/ 📅 EOIs close 30 April 2026.

Research students! Take on the ASPA Physical Literacy SIG 3-Min Lightning Presentation Comp! Present your physical literacy research on 19 June Submit 250-word abstract by 18 May: https://aspactivity.org/events/physical-literacy-impact-lightning-presentations/

Our Physical Literacy SIG is looking for a passionate student to join the leadership team as a student representative! Learn more and submit: https://aspactivity.org/blog/pl-sig/join-the-aspa-physical-literacy-sig/ 📅 EOIs close 30 April 2026.

Join us 30 March to support the competitors in the Policies & Environments SIG 3-Minute Research Presentation Competition! Register today: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

PA is serious business, but it doesn't have to be serious 🤔 The Conversation article: play reduces stress & improves wellbeing, with adults benefiting as much as children! https://theconversation.com/play-reduces-stress-and-lifts-wellbeing-and-adults-benefit-as-much-as-children-do-264767

Join us 30 March to support the competitors in the Policies & Environments SIG 3-Minute Research Presentation Competition! Register today: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

Re-imagining local streets for the community NSW Handbook for Activating Local Streets helps councils, communities & businesses plan vibrant events, incl. for #physicalactivity https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2025/handbook-for-activating-local-streets-november-2025.pdf

ICYMI we have a new ASPA SIG: Physical Activity in Priority Populations! Join us for their official launch TOMORROW (10 March 2026) to find out more about the SIG. Register: https://aspactivity.org/events/launch-of-the-aspa-physical-activity-in-priority-populations-special-interest-group/

ICYMI we have a new ASPA SIG: Physical Activity in Priority Populations! Join us for their official launch on 10 March 2026 (next Tuesday) to find out more about the SIG. Register: https://aspactivity.org/events/launch-of-the-aspa-physical-activity-in-priority-populations-special-interest-group/

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the Policies & Environments SIG 3-Minute Research Presentation Competition! Audience registrations are now open for this exciting comp! Register: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

ICYMI we have a new ASPA SIG: Physical Activity in Priority Populations! Join us for their official launch on 10 March 2026 (next Tuesday) to find out more about the SIG. Register: https://aspactivity.org/events/launch-of-the-aspa-physical-activity-in-priority-populations-special-interest-group/

Following the #ASPA2025 Conference, we sat down with Elizabeth Calleja to dive deeper into the 4th Edition of the Blueprint for an Active Australia! open.spotify.com/episode/44VA...

🚨 It’s official! The Global Matrix 5.0 will launch at ASPA 2026! 📅 Dec 2–4, 2026 📍 Hong Kong Save the date — more coming soon! 🌍📊 @aspactivity.bsky.social

We are pleased to share the Global Matrix 5.0 will be launched at the #ASPA2026 Conference! Led by @activehealthyk1.bsky.social, it will be the largest, most comprehensive assessment of #physicalactivity & related indicators among children & adolescents. aspactivity.org/blog/confere...

📆 Save the date! The #ASPA2026 Conference is on 2-4 December in Hong Kong! Learn more: https://aspactivity.org/conference/ Sign-up as a full ASPA Member or Guest Member to receive the ASPA Newsletter for future conference updates: https://aspactivity.org/membership/

Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp! Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar. Submit 200-word abstract TODAY 28 Feb: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

We have a new SIG joining ASPA: Physical Activity in Priority Populations! Join their official launch on 10 March to find out more about the SIG and join the discussion: https://aspactivity.org/events/launch-of-the-aspa-physical-activity-in-priority-populations-special-interest-group/

Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp! Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar. Submit 200-word abstract THIS SATURDAY 28 Feb: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp! Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar. Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

Wishing all our ASPA Members a healthy and happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is a time to honour traditions, reconnect with family, and embrace new beginnings. This year we celebrate the Year of the Horse, which symbolises energy, freedom and success.

Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp! Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar. Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

The World Econ Forum published its report ‘Sports for people and planet’: https://www.weforum.org/publications/sports-for-people-and-planet/ It highlights the current growth of the sport economy, however long-term growth is at risk due to 👇PA levels & environmental degradation which discourages PA.

Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp! Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar. Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

The ASPA Early Career Network (ECN) Committee has has their first meeting of 2026 — and it was a super productive one 🙌 Keen to get involved/share ideas? Provide your feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGtVbT2oXRR3iRUkjK7Xgk7mX_Hz0Kkham5TjsldPoV6iOmg/viewform

Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp! Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar. Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp! Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar. Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

Research students! Take on the ASPA Policies & Environments SIG 3-Min Research Presentation Comp! Present your PA and environment research on 30 Mar. Submit 200-word abstract by 28 February: https://aspactivity.org/events/policies-environments-sig-3-minute-research-presentation-competition/

Jess' 50th run for the #50x50x50Challenge is approaching this weekend! Consider donating here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/drj...

50km a day for 50 days. $50,000 for athletes with high-support needs. ASPA member Dr Jess Hill is running the 50x50x50 Challenge to support ParaSTART. Donate today: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/drjesshill-50x50x50-challenge-forparastart

Key to closing the gap! A clinical decision tool integrating personal, clinical & contextual factors could increase confidence & frequency of exercise discussions. Moving away from prescribing generic #exercise advice/guidelines in #breastcancersurvivors https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40074972/

Recent Research by ASPA members! ~40% of oncologists/GPs feel confident identifying which #breastcancersurvivors need an #ExerciseReferral, yet >80% say a tailored decision-tool with individualised #ExercisePrescription /guidance could help close this gap. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40074972/

Thank you for joining us at the #ASPA2025 Conference last month! Attendance certificates are now available. Simply log in to your account, and click on 'certificates' on the conference dashboard: https://aspactivity.org/conference-2025/#ASPA2025 These are available until 31 Dec 2025!

The Physical Activity Advice Continuum is here! 🎉 Launched at #ASPA2025, it helps healthcare workers confidently promote #physicalactivity. Every conversation counts. Let’s get patients moving more and sitting less. 👉 https://aspactivity.org/paac-project/

Some great presentations from Annaleise at #ASPA2025!

A place for all in sport 🎾 We sat down with Dr Lindsey Reece, one of our #ASPA2025 invited speakers, on ASPA Radio to get a sneak peek into her upcoming talk about Play Well. 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZS2I2cdxv9VfcJqpnnviL

One size does not fit all in school-based physical activity 🏫 We sat down with Prof Russ Jago, one of our #ASPA2025 keynotes, on ASPA Radio to get a sneak peek into his upcoming talk and his journey into school-based physical activity. 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rN0rifZjicYFqaMzoqjP5

How we design our cities shapes how we move every day 🚦 We sat down with Sara Stace, one of our #ASPA2025 keynotes, on ASPA Radio to get a sneak peek into her upcoming talk and what sparked her journey into urban design and active travel. 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vIYPQLhYLW06B49XQwtzv

Early movement matters 🛝 We sat down with Prof Patrick WC Lau, one of our #ASPA2025 keynotes, on ASPA Radio to get a sneak peek into his upcoming talk and what sparked his journey into early childhood physical activity in China. 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Q1kZrK2JAq6DGAMCvnOgP

🎉 Heading to #ASPA2025? Don’t miss our ECN Pre-Conference Social Event (25 Nov)! Join fellow early-career attendees for a relaxed evening of networking, good conversation, and light refreshments before the conference kicks off. 👉 https://aspactivity.org/conference-2025/program/social-events/

📣 It’s time to have your say! Voting is still open for the ASPA Vice President and Conference Committee Chair positions. You can vote here: https://aspactivity.org/members-area/nominations/ Make sure your voice is heard - voting closes TODAY, 21 November 2025.

TransformUs All Abilities protocol out now! TransformUs All Abilities aims to support teachers to create more active, inclusive, and supportive environments for children with disability. This paper is led by a number of ASPA Members: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/11/e105311

Helping kids move more Prof Jo Salmon, ASPA President, was recently interviewed by the Heart Foundation. Jo’s work focuses on finding ways to help children become more active 👇 https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/blog/helping-kids-move-more The Heart Foundation have been great supporters of ASPA!

🎉 Heading to #ASPA2025? Don’t miss our ECN Pre-Conference Social Event (25 Nov)! Join fellow early-career attendees for a relaxed evening of networking, good conversation, and light refreshments before the conference kicks off. 👉 https://aspactivity.org/conference-2025/program/social-events/

📣 It’s time to have your say! Voting is still open for the ASPA Vice President and Conference Committee Chair positions. You can vote here: https://aspactivity.org/members-area/nominations/ Make sure your voice is heard - voting closes THIS FRIDAY, 21 November 2025.

🫣 Haven’t registered yet for #ASPA2025? There’s still time - but be quick! Registration closes TODAY👇 https://aspactivity.org/conference-2025/about/ticket-pricing/

Are you ready to help shape the future of ASPA? Nominations for ASPA Director positions close TODAY, 14 November 2025 (AEDT). Learn more about how to nominate here: https://aspactivity.org/blog/member-news/notice-of-agm-call-for-direction-nominations-ec-voting-now-open/