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ArticleHealth promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals2026

External Stakeholder Engagement With State Government Physical Activity Strategies: A Qualitative Exploration.

Charuni H B Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage, Sidney Irwin, Stephanie E Chappel, Gabrielle Fisher, Alyson J Crozier, Corneel Vandelanotte

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Article in Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. External Stakeholder Engagement With State Government Physical Activity Strategies: A Qualitative Exploration.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2026
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Charuni H B Dissanayaka MudiyanselageAppleton Institute Central Queensland University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7167-3910
Sidney IrwinAppleton Institute Central Queensland University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0400-1209
Stephanie E ChappelAppleton Institute Central Queensland University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6559-8929
Gabrielle FisherPopulation Health Division, Preventive Health SA, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Alyson J CrozierAlliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9652-6757
Corneel VandelanotteAppleton Institute Central Queensland University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4445-8094

Funding

Australian Research Council FT210100234PhD Elevate Scholarship - Central Queensland University and Preventive Health SA
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

issue addressedDespite substantial investment in government-funded physical activity initiatives, there is limited evidence on how external stakeholders are engaged in their development and implementation. Gathering stakeholder feedback is often challenging, particularly without established mechanisms for ongoing evaluation. Therefore, this study aimed to explore how external stakeholders interacted with a government-funded population-based physical activity portfolio of initiatives in South Australia and examine key factors influencing its implementation, including challenges and opportunities to optimise future implementation.

methodsIn-depth, semi-structured interviews (n = 18) were conducted with stakeholders working at relevant agencies in South Australia. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically to identify key themes related to stakeholder interaction and implementation insights.

resultFour key themes were identified related to: (1) awareness and engagement, (2) benefits and challenges to participation, (3) benefits and challenges to organisational partnerships, and (4) opportunities to enhance implementation. Funding, networking, and communication significantly influenced the promotion and engagement of the initiatives. Expanding funding and improving decision-making were identified as opportunities to improve the implementation of future initiatives, with stakeholders emphasising transparency and the importance of monitoring and evaluation.

conclusionThis study highlights the crucial role of external stakeholders and the need for more funding and effective communication to enhance engagement in state government physical activity initiatives. SO WHAT?: These findings provide policymakers with insights into stakeholder relationships and emphasise the importance of strengthening collaborative approaches to enhance stakeholder contributions to government-led physical activity initiatives.

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ExerciseHealth PromotionStakeholder ParticipationState GovernmentHumansInterviews as TopicQualitative ResearchSouth Australiaengagementinitiativesphysical activitystakeholdersstate agency

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PMID41186922
PMCPMC12584933

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