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National Guidelines

Infants

(birth to one year)
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Physical Guidelines

At least 30 minutes of tummy time, including reaching, grasping, pulling, crawling each day.

Sedentary

Infants shouldn’t be restrained for more than 1 hour at a time (eg in stroller car seat, high chair). When infants are restrained, caregivers are encouraged to engage with them through activities such as reading, singing, puzzles and storytelling. Screen time is not recommended.


Toddlers

(1 to 2 years)
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Physical Guidelines

At least 3 hours a day doing a variety of physical activities including energetic play such as running, jumping and twirling spread throughout the day.

Sedentary

Toddlers under 2 should not be restrained for more than one hour a day and screen time is not recommended. When infants are restrained, caregivers are encouraged to engage with them through activities such as reading, singing, puzzles and storytelling. For toddlers aged 2 and over, screen time should be no more than one hour in a 24 hour period


Pre-Schoolers

(3 to 5 years)
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Physical Guidelines

At least 3 hours a day in a variety of physical activities, of which 60 minutes is energetic play such as running, jumping and kicking and throwing, spread throughout the day.

Sedentary

Preschoolers shouldn’t be restrained for more than 1 hour at a time in a stroller or car seat. Screen time should be no more than one hour in a 24 hour period.


Kids and Young People

(5 to 17 years)
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Physical Guidelines

At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity every day, including a variety of aerobic activities and some vigorous intensity activity. On at least three days per week, children should engage in activities that strengthen muscle and bone.

Sedentary

Limit use of electronic media for entertainment (e.g. television, seated electronic games and computer use) to no more than two hours a day, break up long periods of sitting as often as possible.


Source: www.health.gov.au

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PO Box 492, Albert Park, VIC 3206

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Bluearth Foundation changes kids’ lives through movement and mindfulness. We provide the building blocks to support active play in childhood, helping kids live better – physically, mentally and emotionally.

Bluearth works with schools and communities to build movement into every day life. Our evidence-based programs are tried and tested, and we get results!

We have had a presence in more than 1,400 schools around Australia, including disadvantaged communities, special schools and Indigenous school communities.

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