National Walk to Work Day

Walk more in '24! Friday 6 September 2024 is National Walk to Work Day.

Championed by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, the annual event encourages employees and employers to build regular walking into their daily routines.

According to the 2022 National Health Survey, four out of five Australians do not meet the government’s physical activity guidelines.

Regular walking can help:

• Reduce the risk of, or help manage blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes

• Maintain or improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and reduce cardiovascular disease

• Reduce the risk of some cancers

• Prevent unhealthy weight gain and help with weight loss

• Develop and maintain physical and mental wellbeing

It’s easy to get involved:

• If you can't walk all the way, use public transport and get off the bus, train, tram or ferry a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way to work

• If you do need to drive, leave the car a kilometre or two from your destination and walk the rest of the way

• Take a half-hour walk at lunchtime

• Where possible use the stairs rather than escalators or the lift

• If you sit at a desk, be sure to get up and walk around at least once every hour

• If working from home, make sure you take a break and walk regularly throughout the day