ACHPER is a membership based non-profit organisation, governed by a Volunteer Board comprising professionals from educational and community sectors. It has a strong network of state and territory branches that serve members through a range of professional activities.

The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) is a national professional association representing people who work in the areas of Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, Dance, Community Fitness or Movement Sciences.
ACHPER is a membership based non-profit organisation, governed by a Volunteer Board comprising professionals from educational and community sectors. It has a strong network of state and territory branches that serve members through a range of professional activities.

ACHPER is committed to programs and projects that are both commercial and educational. Funds generated from such activities are used for further projects and member services.

The Mission of the Council is to promote healthy lifestyles for all Australians and particularly to study and promote its areas of focus.

• Advocates & lobbies for the promotion and provision of health and PE, sport, recreation & dance
• Undertakes research and provides an advisory consultancy service
• Conducts teacher professional development programs nationally, on a state & territory basis and regionally;
• Conducts leadership training programs for community fitness instructors.