Benefits of an AFE

Activity-friendly environments (AFEs) do more than just make activity the easy choice in people's day-to-day lives. A functioning AFE delivers a whole range of environmental and social objectives at a community and individual level.

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Personal

Personal development and growth
Increased levels of physical activity
Stress management
Environmental awareness
Balanced living
Health and wellness including reduction in Type 2 diabetes and obesity

Community

Regional development
Social cohesion and connectedness
Crime prevention and enhanced levels of safety
Reduction in traffic congestion
Ethnic social integration
Prevention of social problems by at-risk youth
Increased independence in older people
Healthier communities

Where you can find out more

Read about the Benefits of Activity-friendly Environments (PDF, 133 KB) (part of the Activity-Friendly Environments resource).
Read about research demonstrating links between activity-friendly environments and a wide range of health and social benefits.

Updated | 22 Oct 2006.

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