Action description:
The AFL is being supported to boost physical activity amongst First Nations communities in the Northern Territory. The program will focus on increasing participation amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school-aged girls and women across the NT in AFL training, competitions, and leadership to promote the physical and mental health benefits of participating in sport.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform Two
Outcome:
Outcome 01
Outcome 07
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Prevalence rates of health risk factors (smoking/ alcohol and drug use/ overweight and obese/ dietary factors/ physical activity)
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Minister for Sport
Resourcing:
$2.2 million over three years from 2022-23 to 2024-25
Delivery timeframe:
Expected completion by June 2025
Agency:
Department of Health and Aged Care
National Indigenous Australians Agency