Physical activity recommendations
The Australian physical activity recommendations for a child with a disability are the same as those of all Australian children.
These recommendations are called the Australian 24-hour movement guidelines and provide age-based recommendations. See the parent brochures linked below or click on your child's age for the recommendations:
Infants (under 12 months)
Being physically active several times a day in a variety of ways, including supervised interactive floor‑based play, including crawling; more is better.
For those not yet mobile, this includes at least 30 minutes of tummy time, which includes reaching and grasping, pushing and pulling, spread throughout the day while awake.
Toddlers (1-2 years)
At least 180 minutes spent in a variety of physical activities, including energetic play, spread throughout the day; more is better.
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
At least 180 minutes spent in a variety of physical activities, of which at least 60 minutes is energetic play, spread throughout the day; more is better.
Children and young people (5-17 years)
Children and young people should aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day, involving mainly aerobic activities.
They should incorporate strengthening activities on at least three days in the week, for example, climbing, hopping, jumping and running.
For information on people aged 18-64 see the Department of Health website.