The Be Active Cockburn website was set up in January 2009 to provide information about why physical activity is important, how much activity is needed and what activities are on offer in Cockburn. In September 2009 the website expanded to include TravelSmart. to show the Cockburn community how to save time and money, boost health and help the environment by being TravelSmart.

Being active every day leads to healthy weight and good health. Walking, organized sport and active transport are some of the many ways to include physical activity in each day. The website includes details about walking groups in the City of Cockburn, walk trail maps, news, public transport information regular competitions and newsletters. Stories from community members tell about their active adventures. Other websites provide information about physical activity and active.

The website is managed by the City of Cockburn Health Promotion team that includes a TravelSmart Officer and is supported by the Department of Transport and South Metropolitan Public Health Unit. The original Be Active Cockburn website was created by the City of Cockburn with support from the Western Australian Local Government Association, Premier’s Physical Activity Taskforce, Lotterywestand South Metropolitan Public Health Unit.

News and Events

Latest tips for cyclists: Engaging with traffic

"It is your right to be on the road, but there's nothing that says you don't have to be polite out there. It could save your life"...more

Park Walks at Woodman Point

The next Park Walks event will be held at Woodman Point at 9am on March 1, 2010...more

Habits of WA Kids - A snapshot

Do WA kids have healthy habits?...more

Healthy Winners

Cockburn's healthy lifestyle programs were recently recognised with state and national awards...more

Be Active Cockburn Newsletter - Summer Edition

Click here to view the latest edition of the Be Active Cockburn newsletter.