Highlights
Due to methodological limitations within the included literature only pragmatic conclusions could be drawn.
To improve the quality of evidence a more direct and culturally sensitive research approach is needed.
The use of decolonising methodologies and toolswill be critical to enhancing research.
A larger emphasis on integrating culture and community throughout program development is required.
The role of childhood physical activity (PA) in improving healthrelated outcomes across the lifespan has been well documented. [1][2][3][4] Yet, recent estimates report that only 20% of Australian children aged 5-16 years meet PA guidelines 5,6 and 18% screentime. 5 This has led to an increased prevalence of childhood obesity in Australia, with 27% of Australian children aged 5-17 years considered overweight
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