Action Steps

Get Moving

Physical activity has multiple health, social and economic benefits that can make a significant contribution to community well-being and quality of life.

Immerse in Nature

Scientific studies have demonstrated the restorative outcomes of immersion in natural environments, including physical and psychological wellness.

Acknowledge Traditional Owners

Learning about the traditional custodians and significant landmarks of the land and waterways you traverse, creates a deeper connection to the area.

Embracing these core values allows our members to engage with our action steps in a more meaningful way.

We encourage you to undertake as many of the Athletes for Nature action steps as you can, each time you head out into the great outdoors for training or competing.

Our Action Steps

Eat for the Planet

Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products as they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage - and it's better for your health.

Revive Sports Gear

Donate to the Sports Gear Revived. Give your sports gear a second chance to give someone else their first chance.

Support Better Events

Sporting events can have a significant environmental impact. Support events that make a conscientious effort to minimise their impact on our planet

Protect Wild Places

If you enjoy being active on this planet, you should also protect it. Be respectful, do not be destructive, and leave only footprints.

Reduce Waste

Say no to 'useless' freebies. Refuse, reduce, reuse and repair where possible to minimise what is sent to landfill.

Speak Up

Display your AfN patch with pride and help this movement grow. Initiating conversations, signing petitions, exercising your right to vote, posting on social media and writing to local councils are some examples.

Travel Lighter

Travelling to and from training/racing locations is commonly the biggest source of CO₂ equivalent emissions for an athlete; consider your transport options when getting into nature.

Rescue Rubbish

If you see rubbish, pick it up. We all prefer a clean and safe playground as do our waterways and wildlife.

Learn and Inspire

Learn about the impacts on our planet and what continues to drive ecological destruction. Teach others about it. Subscribe to the Planet Pulse Pacific podcast.

Take Actions Unique to You

Individual evidence-based actions matter. What may seem individually insignificant, can amount to meaningful change for nature and our communities as a collective. Find what you're passionate about and do it! Action influences others to take action.