ACHPER contributes to and engages with Australia’s national policies and frameworks that shape health, physical education, and recreation. These initiatives guide our ongoing efforts to deliver inclusive, evidence-based, and culturally respectful programs that build movement capability, promote wellbeing, and create opportunities for every Australian to thrive.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures – Cross Curriculum Priorities
This cross-curriculum priority ensures all Australian students engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and contributions, fostering respect, understanding, and reconciliation through education.
Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education (HPE) v9
The Australian HPE curriculum empowers young people to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for lifelong health, physical activity, safety, and wellbeing.
Australian Health Promoting Schools Principles
This framework supports schools to embed health across curriculum, policies, environment, and community links, creating supportive settings for student wellbeing and learning
Australian Human Rights Commission – Human Rights Explained
The Commission provides clear, accessible fact sheets on fundamental human rights, equality, and non-discrimination, supporting the rights and dignity of every person in Australia.
Australian Student Wellbeing Framework
This national framework guides schools in creating inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments that foster resilience, wellbeing, and positive relationships for all students.
Commonwealth Consent Policy Framework
This framework sets consistent national expectations on sexual consent, aiming to foster a culture of respect, safety, and responsibility across Australian communities.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sport
Sport Australia’s commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures everyone, regardless of background or ability, can access, participate in, and benefit from sport.
Inclusive Sport – Sport Australia
Provides practical tools, resources, and guidelines to make sport safe, welcoming, and inclusive for people of all abilities and backgrounds.
National Office for Child Safety
Leads national policies and initiatives to protect children and young people, promote child-safe practices, and uphold their rights across Australian institutions.
Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for all Australians
These evidence-based guidelines outline how much physical activity people of all ages should aim for to improve health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Physical Literacy – Sport Australia
Defines physical literacy as the skills, confidence, and motivation to be active for life, providing a framework for individuals and communities to build lifelong movement capability.
Play Well: Participation Strategy 2022–2032 – Sport Australia
The Play Well strategy is Australia’s 10-year national plan to get more people active through sport and physical activity. It focuses on breaking down barriers, creating positive participation experiences across all life stages, and embedding inclusion, fun, and community connection into Australia’s sport and recreation landscape.
