Started in 2018, Move It NQ (MINQ) is a project of the North Queensland Sports Foundation aimed at supporting healthier and more active lifestyles. Through the successful development of evidence-based strategies and delivery of community physical activity programs across North Queensland, Move It NQ has become a leader in driving health-related outcomes across the region.
our impact
Move It NQ builds ongoing opportunities for community members to engage in physical activity and develop positive, life-long health behaviours.
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how we're making a difference?
Move It NQ applies a place-based collaborative approach, which is designed to help improve the health and wellbeing of North Queensland communities by
Enhancing Access to Physical Activity Opportunities
Providing community members with free or low cost physical activity sessions that are accessible and tailored to meet unique community needs.
Encouraging Social Connections and Supporting Mental Health
Creating inclusive opportunities for community members to build social connections, reduce isolation help to manage mental health.
Improving Physical Health Outcomes
Promoting the development of lifelong healthy behaviours resulting in improved physical health outcomes and a reduced risk of chronic disease.
Strengthening the Capacity of Local Government Areas
Building the capacity of Local Government Areas in regional and remote locations to deliver healthy and sustainable initiatives within their communities.
Face to Face Programs
Designed by, and specific to the needs of Local Councils, our face-to-face programs are inclusive events that encourage physical activity and foster community connection.
Mobile App
Our interactive health and wellbeing platform is designed for North Queenslanders to access physical activity information, nutrition and wellbeing resources to live healthy active lifestyles.
Sustainable Activity
Where possible, we set up programs and purchase equipment to remain in the community to enable programs to sustainably run after our funding arrangements end.
Partnerships Opportunities
We are seeking partnerships to expand the reach and impact that Move It NQ currently delivers in building ongoing opportunities for community members to engage in physical activity and develop positive, life-long health behaviours.
If you are an organisation that aligns with Move It NQ’s values and community strategies
Whether you are a funder who is looking to bring Move It NQ to your region, an agency looking to initiate a strategic partnership, a local government authority that wants to sign up or a local physical activity provider who wants to deliver activities under the Move It NQ banner
— please reach out to start a conversation today.
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