Events & Activities

Resource Information

Information about activities that may get you started or interested in an activity and in some cases advise you about how to take the first step to getting involved or getting help.

The websites listed below provide a good start if you are searching for general or specific sporting or recreational activities.

Active Australia - www.activeaustralia.org
Includes the key groups involved; facts, trends, resources and links; the Active Australia Provider Model for sport, recreation and fitness clubs; and the Active Australia networks awards and events.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - www.aihw.gov.au
Independent health and welfare statistics and information agency. The AIHW informs community discussion and decision making through national leadership in the development and provision of information and analysis on the health and welfare of Australians.

Bicycle Victoria - www.bv.com.au
With over 21 000 members, Bicycle Victoria is Australia's largest and fastest growing cycling organisation offering many events and services to its Victorian members, interstate and overseas members (through the Cycle Safe Club of Australasia) and the general public.

Parks Victoria - www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Parks Victoria manages the state's network of national, state, regional and metropolitan parks, other conservation reserves, many significant cultural assets, and Melbourne's bays and major waterways. Site includes information on facilities and opportunities for a range of healthy activities in Melbourne and Victoria's natural settings.

Rollers Sports Victoria - www.rollersports.com.au
is the Victorian Division of Skate Australia www.skateaustralia.org.au encourages anyone interested in Rollers Sports which includes the various disciplines of InLine Hockey, InLine Speed Skating and Artistic skating.

Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA) (Vic) - www.rlssa.org.au/vic/
The RLSSA is a volunteer organisation that provides water safety education, lifesaving and first aid training, and Lifeguard supervision for beaches and pools. There are 6 clubs in Port Phillip:

Elwood LSC - Elwood Foreshore (off Ormond Esplanade)
St Kilda LSC - Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Middle Park LSC - Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park
South Melbourne LSC - Beaconsfield Parade South Melbourne
Port Melbourne LSC - Beach Street, Port Melbourne
Sandridge LSC - Beach Street, Port Melbourne

Stepping Out - www.tracks.vic.gov.au
Contains a series of guides to Victoria's great walks and rides. It is filled with ideas to get you there and get you started.

VicHealth (Victorian Health Promotion Foundation) - www.vichealth.vic.gov.au
Lead agency in the promotion of health in Victoria. VicHealth is an innovative health promotion agency that, in partnership with others, creates environments to improve the health of all Victorians. Site includes a calendar of Active for Life events.

VicRoads - Cycling Information for Melbourne - www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
The network of off-road bicycle paths and on-road bicycle lanes in Melbourne is continuing to be expanded to include more and more areas. Visit this website for bicycle facilities, maps and other information to assist you with cycling around Melbourne.

Vicsport - www.vicsport.asn.au
Vicsport - the Sports Federation of Victoria - is the independent umbrella body for over 128 State Sporting Associations and associated Sport Service Organisations in Victoria, representing some 1.5 million registered sport participants.

Vicswim - www.vicswim.org.au
Vicswim (the Victorian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety) is a cooperative body which coordinates aquatic activities throughout Victoria. Vicswim works for the betterment of the aquatics industry and the people of Victoria through activities which include a statewide low cost learn to swim and water safety campaign, the training of swimming teachers and its role as an advisory body on water safety issues to the Minister for Sport.

Walking Clubs of Victoria - www.dhs.vic.gov.au/acmh/aged/publications/walking/tips.htm
Walking clubs offer opportunities for people of all ages to participate in walking and many other healthy activities, with the added benefit of meeting new people and experiencing adventures in a supportive environment.

Council aims to provide access to an appropriate range of sporting and recreation activities. If you cannot find what you are looking for, contact our sports development officer by telephoning ASSIST on 9209 6777 or email assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au