PCAL Members

Chairperson

The Premier's Council for Active Living (PCAL) is chaired by an independent chairperson, Layne Beachley. Layne is a seven-time ASP Women's World Champion Surfer and the only surfer, male or female to win six consecutive world titles. She has recently retired from professional surfing and is particularly interested in promoting opportunities for people to build active living into their everyday lives. Layne is a spokesperson or ambassador for five charities and runs the Aim for the Stars Foundation, providing financial and moral support to assist girls achieve their dreams in their chosen pursuits including music, science, culture and sport.

Member Organisations

PCAL comprises senior representatives from across government and the community sector, including:

• Department of Education and Communities
• Department of Education and Communities - Commission for Children and Young People
• Department of Education and Communities - Sport and Recreation
• Department of Family and Community Services - Ageing, Disability and Home Care
• Department of Family and Community Services - Housing NSW
• Department of Planning and Infrastructure
• Department of Premier and Cabinet
• Department of Premier and Cabinet - Division of Local Government
• Department of Premier and Cabinet - Office of Environment and Heritage
• Ministry of Health
• National Heart Foundation (NSW)
• Transport for NSW
• Transport for NSW - Roads and Maritime Services