Australian Council of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Northern Territory Branch (ACHPER NT)
Organisation Background
ACHPER NT is an affiliate of The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Inc. (ACHPER) which is a leading professional, association representing professionals working in the fields of health, physical education, human movement studies, sport, recreation, dance and community fitness. It is a member based, not for profit organisation with a highly credible national profile. The Mission of the Council is to promote active and healthy living for all Australians and particularly to support its educators and its members in the study of its areas of interest. ACHPER believes that an educated nation, comprising active and healthy young people is the best investment we can make for the future.
ACHPER National works collaboratively with its state and territory branches and kindred bodies to assist in advocacy, promotion and communications about active and healthy living. Teachers look to ACHPER locally and nationally for support in terms of new curriculum resources, new ideas to promote active and healthy living and professional training and development.
ACHPER NT is a small branch with approximately 50 members and a board of six, who are actively involved in providing support, training opportunities, resources, coordinating events and presenting professional development for educators in all education institutions from pre-primary through to the tertiary sector. The ACHPER NT Branch hosts an annual Health and Physical Education Conference for educators in Darwin and it also plays a major role in coordinating Health and Physical Education Week in conjunction with the Department of Education and Training (DET). ACHPER NT collaborates with a range of government, non government, community and commercial agencies.