By replacing ‘screen’ time with play time, children can increase their physical fitness and lower their chances of developing obesity-related health conditions. If children walk or cycle to school they not only reap the benefits of increased physical activity and social connectedness, they may also become more confident walking and cycling to other places.

  Children & Play Fact Sheet

How is VicHealth increasing the health and wellbeing of children and their neighbourhoods?

Read more about VicHealth children and play initiatives and programs