More than 50% of Australians miss out on the exercise they need. Their heart health could be
at risk.
When you get active more often, you are less likely to have a heart attack or to develop heart disease. Regular physical activity helps to control other heart health risks, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and being overweight.
Got an idea to inspire your community to get moving? Share it with us!
We encourage entries from schools, tertiary institutions, councils and community groups as well as culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Come up with a new project, partnership, product or process to make a difference.
Create an idea to meet the needs of your chosen community and make it easier for people to exercise.
Help to create an active community.
Active communities are healthier, happier and
more connected.
That’s why the Active Australia Innovation Challenge is awarding a $10,000 grant to up to eight winning ideas.
Entries close 5 pm AEDST Wednesday 31 July 2019.
1. Submit your application online by 31 July 2019
Think about your project idea, read the challenge guidelines, check your eligibility and read our judging criteria.
2. Round One Shortlisting
Project ideas will be reviewed against the guidelines and judging criteria, to confirm eligibility.
We will contact all applicants via email to confirm the outcome of the shortlisting process.
3. Final Pitch Day
Finalists will have 15 minutes to present their project proposals, virtually, in front of a judging panel of experts.
4. Winners Announced
Finalists will have 15 minutes to present their project proposals, virtually, in front of a judging panel of experts.
The winners and grant recipients will be announced within 7 business days of judging.
Each successful applicant will be required to enter into a funding agreement with the Heart Foundation to receive a $10,000 grant to assist in implementing their project.
Successful applicants will be funded for two people to attend a one-day workshop i.e. travel, accommodation and registration, to support the implementation of the project. It is expected this would occur 4 - 6 weeks after the winners have been announced.
