Explore how sport can drive positive change for individuals and communities impacted by the justice system.

Listen as expert speakers highlight innovative interventions and evidence that show the potential of sport to prevent young people from entering the justice system, promote wellbeing within prisons and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

Explore how investing in physical activity can deliver wide ranging benefits for communities, including positive impacts on wellbeing, the economy, education and the environment.

Hear from international experts as they share emerging research and innovative approaches to measure the impact of physical activity, including findings from a Social Return on Investment study focused on recreational physical activity in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Explore how physical activity can support the mental health of young people in both community and clinical settings.

Professor Stewart Vella shares insights and guidelines from Australia, including how mental health can be embedded in community sport and physical activity promotion initiatives.

Dr Matthew Jenkins presents New Zealand-based approaches, focusing on co-design and lived experience when developing physical activity programmes with youth experiencing mental illness

Explore how physical activity supports young people’s engagement at school, cognitive development and academic success.

You’ll hear from international experts who will share research and practical insights from school-based evidence in Australia. It also includes lessons from a New Zealand research project focused on creating connected, culturally responsive learning environments with physical activity experiences that support student achievement.