Working with partner organisations, the Community Development Team plays both a lead and supporting role across the region to increase levels of physical activity to create healthier, happier, and better-connected communities towards a stronger Aotearoa.

The Community Development Lead - Play & Parent Education champions the value of play and the provision of play, particularly for less active tamariki. Partnering with regional networks and priority organisations, the Lead develops and supports approaches to parent education and the implementation of Good Sports - a tool to help parents, coaches, teachers, and sports administrators understand how they impact children's sport experiences through attitude and behaviour.