The inaugural WSYD Moving Symposium in 2023
An inspiring event dedicated to tackling inactivity and inequalities in Western Sydney.
WSYD Moving is a whole of system initiative to enable more active lives in Western Sydney.
This symposium is facilitating the convergence of the Western Sydney physical activity system. Bringing together individuals and organisations from across sectors who share a common goal, to reduce inactivity in Western Sydney.
We invite you to be a part of this systems wide, transformative movement.
Thursday 16th November
8:00am - 4:45pm
Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub,
Rooty Hill
We’re activating change
Collective Leisure, a socially conscious enterprise committed to reducing health inequalities within our communities, is proud to be the convenor of this symposium.
WSYD Moving - a whole-of-system initiative, is inspired by the UK's successful Greater Manchester Moving.
Physical inactivity is recognised by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) as a global public health concern. WSYD Moving is tackling this global priority at a local level.
In Western Sydney residents face disproportionately higher levels of chronic diseases compared to other parts of Australia. Physical activity is known to reduce the risk of developing many chronic diseases while improving overall health and well-being.
The symposium will foster cross-sector collaboration to support systems change in Western Sydney.
WSYD Moving launched in June 2022 through a virtual conference and continues as a bi-monthly Community of Practice.
All work on WSYD Moving by Collective Leisure has been pro bono,
Symposium objectives
Our aim for the WSYD Moving Symposium is to offer a transformative experience that will:
Connect ecosystems
Create an environment to foster collaborations and partnerships that transcend traditional boundaries.
Shared vision
Facilitate the co-creation of a collective vision to reduce physical inactivity within Western Sydney, generating a unified sense of purpose.
Showcase excellence
Highlight innovative practices dedicated to addressing physical inactivity and promoting health and well-being.
Strategy support
Garner support for the establishment of and contribution to the WSYD Moving strategy.
Identify pathways
Identify key system-level enablers and leverage points to reduce physical inactivity.
Professional development
Share insights, knowledge and perspectives to connect the system.
Symposium highlights
Stimulating panel discussions fostering cross-sector dialogue and collaboration
Insightful keynote sessions
Seeing ourselves in the system – how change starts with self
Visioning discussion to collectively shape a physically active future for Western Sydney
Unique opportunity to connect with others across the physical activity system
Tour of BEST facility which opens in October 2023
Program
We have a jam-packed schedule planned from 8:00am-4:45pm comprising interactive sessions, keynote speakers, and panel discussions.
Our symposium gathers physical activity enthusiasts, community leaders, and stakeholders who share a common goal to reduce physical inactivity in Western Sydney.
