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Physical Activity Initiative

Deb manages the national physical activity campaign Push Play at Sport and Recreation  and with the assistance of the Obstacle to Action research is aiming to move the campaign from awareness to action by developing campaign initiatives that provide people with the reason why they personally should be active and how to go about doing it.

biography

Deb has had 8 years experience in the sector, having moved from a legal background to take up a position with the Hillary Commission – where she worked closely with territorial authorities and outdoor recreation organisations.

Deb manages the Push Play awareness campaign. Before taking up the position as General Manager, she was Senior Advisor Environment with SPARC. Her sporting history includes rowing and triathlons, although Deb now chooses to Push Play by walking up to two hours a day.

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