Pasifika Moving - Culturally responsive physical activity program for Pasifika Communities in Western Sydney underway 

The Pasifika community (e.g. Tongan, Samoan, Cook Islanders, Fijian, Maori, Tokelauan, Niuean) residing in Western Sydney face significant health challenges and are at increased risk of conditions like heart disease, renal failure, gout and diabetes. Lifestyle-related behaviours including sedentary behaviour, physical inactivity and nutrition are a significant contributor to these health disparities and access to culturally appropriate and low-cost physical activity programs is limited. Community members need to be thoroughly consulted on what their needs, preferences and barriers are to be more active.