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The Power of Relationships: Transforming lives through the “Strong Culture, Healthy Lifestyles” project
Strong relationships with self, each other and Country are essential for creating successful and sustainable programs with Indigenous communities “As we stand in a circle, holding hands, singing to the Old People, the Eagle flies over us again. Showing up at the start of the…
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Ironbark: Aboriginal balance and strength exercise program for fall prevention
A culturally relevant exercise program for older Aboriginal people to prevent falls and socialize together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the First Nations people in Australia. The aftermath of colonization for about 150 years has impacted the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and…
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Taking to the streets – Every day should be a play day
ISPAH member Dr. Deirdre Harrington and colleague from the University of Strathclyde, Dr. James Bonner, visited Amsterdam in June 2024 as part of a wider inter-disciplinary active mobility project being run between the Rhins of Galloway (Scotland) and the Rhine long-distance cycle route. Their visit…
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New #8investments infographics to support health care professionals with physical activity messaging for their patients
ISPAH has teamed up with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (UK government) and Sport England to expand the Eight Investments resources. Healthcare is one of ISPAHs Eight Investments that Work for Physical Activity. Healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals) have…
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Active School Flag: ‘Finding the Fit’
Learnings from an established, whole-of-school physical activity initiative operating at scale in Ireland. Whole-of-school physical activity initiatives have been identified by ISPAH as one of the #8Investments in physical activity. But research indicates that they can be challenging to design and to implement, particularly…
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ISPAH supports #ActOnNCDs week
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the number one cause of death and disability in the world and are increasing in both low- and high-income countries. NCDs including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease account for up to 71% of deaths globally. Many of these NCD deaths are preventable. Substantial action needs to be taken to stem the tide of premature mortality. The 6th to 12th of September this year marks the 4th annual Global Week for Action on NCDs. The…
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#8Investments (Dutch translation) presented to Minister of Regional Development and Sports in Suriname
On August 17, 2021 Se-Sergio Baldew from the Anton de Kom University of Suriname met with the Surinamese Minister of Regional Development and Sports and her team and handed over the Dutch version of the #8investments that work for physical activity. He had the opportunity…
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