Walktober is an annual health awareness and fundraising event that challenges people to move for 31 minutes of every day for 31 days in October. Walktober also aims to raise important funds to acheive a greater presence in schools trhoughout Australia.
October – Walktober – Walktober is a month-long event where participants log their daily walks in an attempt to log as many km’s as it takes to circumnavigate the planet by the end of the month – that’s 4,075kms!

According to Blueearth – move more, live better website,

Physical inactivity is a leading cause of disease and disability. An office worker will typically spend 80,000 hours of their life sitting. Over time, sitting for more than 6 hours a day reduces life expectancy by 40% for women and 20% for men.

Sedentary lifestyles increase all causes of mortality, double the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity, and increase the risks of colon cancer, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, lipid disorders, depression and anxiety.

Two thirds of Australians are overweight or obese; Australia has the highest rate of obesity in the world.*

Moving more is good for us; improving sleep and lung capacity, increasing blood flow to the brain for improved mental alertness and productivity, reducing cholesterol and blood pressure and improving heart muscle function and blood flow. 

Helping kids to learn the joy of movement in their early years, is a key piece of their development that can influence their health and wellbeing through to later years.

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Spring is here and the weather is warming up, so here are a few things to remember for your walks:

  • Comfortable, supportive shoes (waterproofing helps too)
  • Light waterproof jacket, hat and sunscreen
  • Pre-walking stretches are ideal, especially for challenging walks, don’t forget to stretch your upper body as well as your legs
  • Tell someone where you’re going
  • When walking super early or super late, don’t forget your reflective clothing and make sure you can be seen
  • Take your time and better yet, bring a walking partner whose pace is similar to your own
  • If you’re going on a longer walk, don’t forget water and snacks (and bring rubbish with you)
  • Whether you’re getting out and about with the family, exploring your neighbourhood or using walking as a mode of transport to go meet up with friends, every kilometre counts.

Sign up as an individual or register as a team and get your walking shoes on!

As always if you need advice or have any pains or injuries prohibiting you from walking, please contact our freindly team for assistance.

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