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December 13, 2023

When physical activity programs include cultural elements, they are even better for First Nations people

Brett Biles, UNSW ; Grace McKeon, UNSW ; Jonathan Bullen, Curtin University; Rona Macniven, UNSW , and Xhana Tishler, UNSW

Through many social inequities, First Nations peoples are more likely to experience poor mental health. A new review shows how physical activity that includes cultural practices can help.

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December 15, 2022

First Nations kids are more active when their parents are happy and supported

Rona Macniven, UNSW and John Evans, University of Technology Sydney

Higher levels of parental wellbeing while children were young was linked with children being more physically active as they got older.

Aboriginal All Stars at Football Park, Darwin. Stephen Cherry/AAP

October 1, 2021

Sport and physical activity play important roles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, but there are barriers to participation

Rona Macniven, UNSW ; Bridget Allen, Neuroscience Research Australia, and John Evans, University of Technology Sydney

Physical activity and sport are important in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. However, there are barriers to these activities for some communities. How can this be addressed?

Sports have long been seen as a way to improve outcomes in Indigenous communities, but more research is needed to structure better programs. Paul Miller/AAP

July 18, 2019

Are sports programs closing the gap in Indigenous communities? The evidence is limited

Rona Macniven, University of Sydney; John Evans, University of Technology Sydney, and Rachel Wilson, University of Sydney

A review of 20 studies shows that sport can improve outcomes for Indigenous youth in education and culture, but the evidence on longer-lasting impacts is lacking.

Research shows sports sponsorship works to improve brand recall and positive attitudes among children and adolescents.

October 2, 2012

Sports sponsorship and kids’ health: who are the real winners?

Rona Macniven, University of Sydney and Bridget Kelly, University of Sydney

Over the weekend, Australian children and their parents witnessed some of the country’s finest sportsmen display feats of strength, skill and endurance in the Australian Football League (AFL) and National…

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