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Five tips to help your kid succeed in sport – or maybe just enjoy it
Be careful before you rush your kids into so-called "talent identification" sports programs – you might be putting a whole lifetime of enjoyable exercise at risk.

There is hope for equality, you see it in the under 8s soccer team
In under 8s soccer, as in under 8s life, gender not an indicator of one’s value or level of skill.

The truth about how much physical activity should teenagers do
All Australians aged 13-17 are encouraged to do 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

Tennis, running, netball: do I really need a specific shoe for a specific sport?
If you've been injury-free in your current sports shoe, and you’re performing at a level you are happy with, you may already have the right shoes on your feet.

We have pretty much child-proofed childhood
The right of current and future generations of Aussie kids to enjoy the view of the world while swinging upside down is worth fighting for.

The unexpected benefit of children playing sport
Kids playing organised sport can have many surprising benefits that will last them a lifetime.

Parents need to understand the limitations of playground safety standards
Only a minority of products in Australia have mandatory standards applied to them. There is a misconception that product standards can prevent all injuries.

Is children's sport becoming too expensive for Australian families?
Australians spend nearly A$11 billion a year on sport and physical activity participation fees, according to the Australian Sports Commission.

'He didn't like it': Sydney school has banned BYO soccer balls
An inner west school has told students they are no longer allowed to BYO big balls.

Why I want my daughter to play basketball not netball
Next weekend I will complete my first season as a netball mum. Then we're switching to basketball. This is why.

Compulsory school sport is not just about physical fitness
Compulsory sport and physical education at school will improve children's memory, attention and ability to concentrate, not just boost fitness.
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