Get Kids Active Breadcrumb Home - Growing Healthy Kids Get Kids Active Get Kids Active Physical activity is any activity that gets children moving, makes their breathing faster and their hearts beat quicker. There are so many benefits to kids keeping active! Being active helps kids to: Make new friends Learn new skills Be confident Improve their mood and sleep Build strong bones and muscles Keep their hearts and lungs healthy Keep a healthy weight Manage stress and anxiety Reduce aggressive and disruptive behaviour How to be more active: Kids can be active anywhere and at any time! Here are a few easy tips to add movement into your kids' lives: Walk, scoot or cycle to and from school Try a new sport or activity with them Be a good role model by being active yourself Give gifts or rewards that encourage active play, like balls, bats, skipping ropes If they don’t normally move much, start small and slowly increase the amount of physical activity they do You can mix up physical activity by checking out your local parks, ovals, playgrounds and bushland! See the links below for more tips to get kids active. Articles Games for kids Local programs Active Kids Articles New to OldOld to NewOrder by Title A-ZOrder by Title Z-A Local Activities for Kids There are local activities and programs available to help your kids stay active Read More