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The program began in 1975 with the Victorian State Government , the brainchild of Brian Dixon the Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation and a former Australian Rules Football er. In 1977 the federal government took it national. Federal funding ended in 1984 , redirected towards elite programs. Life Be In It continued for a time working with other groups like the National Heart Foundation Of Australia , before going into hibernation. In 2000 the program was revived, with new government funding, as a strategy against Obesity . Australia's national adult obesity rate at that time was reckoned as second only to the USA . The Television Advertisements for the program are cartoons featuring people doing a wide range of activities, with a catchy tune "Be in it today, live more of your life". The main character is Norm, a middle aged man with a prominent Beer Belly , meant to represent a "normal" Australian Bloke . The idea for Norm and the advertising came from Philip Adams and Alex Stitt ; Stitt drew all the cartoons. One unfortunate side-effect has been the increase in Discrimination against Overweight and Obese people despite the fact that discrimination of any kind is illegal in Australia . It's especially difficult for those who are called Norm. The campaign was an enormous success in terms of recognition, by 1979 about 83% and by 1982 about 94%. Recognition remains high at 85%. 'Life. Be in it.' continues to be active throughout Australia and continues to involve Australian's in activities in every State and Territory. Programs include Life Games, Corporate Cup, Walking activities etc. The original theme music for the campaign was created by Peter Best. REFERENCES
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