News
Monday, 12 July 2010
Streets for living in Knox
Bayswater West residents celebrated the completion of a much anticipated facelift for the intersection ofPhyllis StreetandWarrunga A...Monday, 12 July 2010
National Diabetes Week 2010
Figures released by DiabetesAustraliashow the number of Victorians with type 2 Diabetes has nearly doubled since 2001 reaching 230,0...Thursday, 1 July 2010
Walking for transport a healthy habit
With winter now upon us and the temperature dropping, a cosy sleep-in can seem more inviting than a trip to the gym.Bu...
Friday, 18 June 2010
City of Greater Bendigo - Bendigo Linear Park
One of Bendigo's key walking and cycling routes has been transformed following upgrades to four intersections along the Linear Park ...Friday, 18 June 2010
Underpass Connects Buckley Street
A new shared pedestrian underpass on Buckley Street has improved walking and cycling connections in Essendon.A partner...
Monday, 31 May 2010
New Campaspe Connections Improve Walking and Cycling
A new shared foot bridge has transformed walking and cycling in Echuca.Member for Northern Victoria Candy Broad and Shir...
Monday, 31 May 2010
Bond Street Bridge Delivers Much Needed Connections
Member for Melton Don Nardella was joined by Moorabool Shire Mayor Pat Toohey, when he visited Bacchus Marsh for the April launch of...Monday, 31 May 2010
Pathways make Hindmarsh Townships Accessible
Four new accessible pathways have transformed walking in Hindmarsh Shire..Member forWestern Victoria, Jaala Pulford visi...
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
New Bridge Connects Pedestrians and Cyclists
Spanning across busyManningham Street, the newly launchedParkvilleBridgehas improved safety and connectivity for pedestrians and cyc...Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Whittlesea on Path to Sustainability
Whittlesea is a step closer to a sustainable future after launching the newCooper Streetshared pathway and Epping TravelSmart program. ...Thursday, 18 February 2010
Victorians to get ready for a safe climate decade!
Victoria 's Sustainable Living Festival 2010 will show Victorians how to get ready for a ready for a safe climate decade. ...Thursday, 18 February 2010
Advocacy for active transport: advocate and city council perspectives
This OPEN ACCESS article looks at the role of effective advocacy as a tool to increase uptake of active transport in New Zealand . B...Thursday, 18 February 2010
TravelSmart Maps Make Commuting a Breeze
To encourage Victorians to choose walking and cycling for daily travel, the Department of Transport has been working with councils a...Thursday, 18 February 2010
National Ride2School Day 2010
School students across Victoria are gearing up to put their best peddle forward as they celebrate Ride2School Day on 17 March 2010 ....Friday, 20 November 2009
Victoria Walks launches
Victoria WalksWednesday, 30 September 2009
Promoting Walking and Cycling to work: lessons from New Zealand
This OPEN ACCESS journal article looking at walking and cycling as transport to work across varying communities across New Zealand and the w...Friday, 11 September 2009
Walktober –be part of it!
There are so many good reasons to walk – it's a safe way to a healthier life, it’s free, it’s a far more sociable way of travelling and you ...Thursday, 17 September 2009
How many steps per day are enough?
From the 'Go for your life' website, read more about the reccomendations for walking. Remember, walking to and from work, either all or part...Friday, 11 September 2009
Worksite Health Promotion Resource
From the British Heart Foundation's Health at Work Programme... ways you can make your organisation a health club!Thursday, 3 September 2009
Basic Bicycle Maintenance Course
Need more confidence in fixing a flat? Is your bike safe? Check out Human Powered Cycles Basic course and gain the skills needed.Sunday, 16 August 2009
Move it or lose it! Sitting at work is unhealthy!
Move it or lose it! Sitting at work is unhealthy! From ITWire.com: A study by an Australian health care insurer and a health/medical resear...Friday, 28 August 2009
Recommended resource
From Active2010 (Canada) a nice resource with great ideas on increasing walking. Check out p. 6 regarding increasing the intensity of your w...Thursday, 23 July 2009
Walking and Cycling International Literature Review
This report, commissioned by the Department of Transport, presents the findings from an extensive literature review aiming to help professio...Monday, 10 August 2009
Case Study: Moreland City Council Metcard and Bike Loan Scheme
Thanks to Simon Stainsby at Moreland Council for sharing their model. Moreland City Council has a loan scheme to make it cheaper to trav...Thursday, 9 July 2009
Worksite Physical Activity Resource- journal article
Determinants of participation in worksite health promotion programmes; A systematic review International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition ...Thursday, 2 July 2009
How walkable is your community? Find out it's WalkScore!
ELSTERNWICK is a “walkers’ paradise” according to a website tally designed to help residents find feet-friendly neighbourhoods. The inne...Friday, 19 June 2009
In the News: Car use costing nation billions
In the News: Car use 'costing nation billions' The Age, June 11, 2009. Car use is costing Australia billions of dollars a year due to p...Friday, 26 June 2009
New Resource: Victoria Walks
New Resource: Victoria Walks Victoria Walks is a new walking-for- transport health promotion body funded and supported by VicHealth. Th...Thursday, 11 June 2009
Are you a regular walker?
Are you a regular walker? For transport or for health and recreation? Use a pedometer and make it count. How many steps are enough? This...Monday, 1 June 2009
Are you walking to work? At work? Audit the environment to help others to do the same!
Walkability Audit Tool- Are you walking to work? At work? Audit the environment to help others to do the same!Thursday, 28 May 2009
Resource: The benefits of cycling
Have you considered cycling to work? Or for health or recreation? Check out this fact sheet from the Australian Bicycle Council for data and...Tuesday, 19 May 2009
In the news: Increased tram patronage leads to purchase of 12 more trams
From the Age, 14/05/09 Surging tram patronage has forced the State Government to bring forward the purchase of dozens of new trams. Grow...Monday, 11 May 2009
Healthy Organisation Resource: Heart Foundation's Guide to Healthier Catering
Is your organisation health promoting? In addition to promoting active travel and physical activity, it is important to provide healthy choi...Friday, 24 April 2009
Latest Research: pedometer steps and health
It is a public health recommendation to accumulate at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity. Although pedometer...Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Swanston St. redevelopment consultation
The community is invited to comment on seven design options for the redevelopment of Swanston Street. Your feedback and comments will help M...Monday, 20 April 2009
Upcoming Event: Run Melbourne
Sunday, 28 June- events ranging from 5k to half marathon.Friday, 17 April 2009
Workout at Work
It is important to take frequent breaks from sitting and new research is finding that sedentary time is a risk factor for diabetes and other...Wednesday, 25 March 2009
First Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Australians
For the first time, the Australian Government has developed physical activity recommendations specifically for older Australians. ...Thursday, 2 April 2009
Is your child participating in walk safely to school day? May 15th
Walk Safely to School Day is a national campaign that encourages primary school children to walk safely to school. It will be held throug...Friday, 3 April 2009
Sustainability Victoria's Salary Advance Bicycle Purchasing Policy
Sustainability Victoria's Salary Advance Bicycle Purchasing PolicyWednesday, 11 March 2009
Get active with the whole family!
The Premier's active families challenge is a program run by the Victorian Government as part of the 'Go for your life' initiative to improve...Friday, 30 January 2009
Heat Stress and Dehydration
It is very important everyone is drinking enough water as dehydration in these conditions is very common and can cause some serious health p...Thursday, 15 January 2009
Why not walk part of the East Link trail?
The EastLink Trail provides access for cyclists and pedestrians to the area surrounding EastLink, the EastLink Environment, which includes e...Tuesday, 23 December 2008
In the News- Women take steps to better health
From the Age... The number of middle-aged women walking regularly for exercise has risen significantly in recent years, reducing their risk...Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Melbourne Health Staff Walking Challenge-
Melbourne Health staff 204 teams (1230 employees) have walked a total of 307,928,200 steps during their 28 day walking challenge.Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Walk for Water update
In the last edition of the WalkSmart newsletter, we included a story about the Walk for Water Challenge.Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Australians are driving their way to obesity
Herald Sun, October 21, 2008 A STUDY has found that while Australia is one of the world's fattest nations, we cycle and walk an average 5...Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Exercise helps menopause symptoms
ABC.net Spanish researchers have shown that physical exercise can dramatically reduce the symptoms of menopause.Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Commuting by bicycle
The Cycle Promotion Fund website has produced a tipsheet with some information on the benefits of riding your bike to school, work or play. ...Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Cycling the ideal way to get fit and lose weight.
Cycling is a great way to get fit and loose weight. This article from the Cycle Promotion Fund compares cycling with other physical activite...Friday, 14 November 2008
Walk for Water
Walk for Water. Six organisations participated in a walking challenge to raise money for WaterAid Australia.Wednesday, 17 September 2008
ARTHURS SEAT CHALLENGE 2008
The Fit to Drive Arthurs Seat Challenge will be run this year on Sunday, November 2. Starting at Rosebud Pier at 8.30am, entrants will run o...Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Drouin Walkable thanks to New Pathways
The launch of three new shared pathways has boosted walking and cycling in Drouin.Delivered in partnership with Baw Ba...
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Drouin Walkable thanks to New Pathways
The launch of three new shared pathways has boosted walking and cycling in Drouin.Delivered in partnership with Baw Ba...
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
New Bridge Links Merri Creek and Capital City Trails
A new pedestrian and cycling bridge and shared pathway, has provided a much needed link between Merri Creek and the popular Capital ...Tuesday, 4 May 2010
New Bridge Links Merri Creek and Capital City Trails
A new pedestrian and cycling bridge and shared pathway, has provided a much needed link between Merri Creek and the popular Capital ...Monday, 31 May 2010
Pathways make Hindmarsh Townships Accessible
Four new accessible pathways have transformed walking in Hindmarsh Shire..Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford vis...
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Students to take Safe Walk to School
Victorian students will don their walking shoes as they stride out for Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 7 May.A nat...
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Students to take Safe Walk to School
Victorian students will don their walking shoes as they stride out for Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 7 May.A nat...
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
New Bridge Connects Pedestrians and Cyclists
Spanning across busyManningham Street, the newly launchedParkvilleBridgehas improved safety and connectivity for pedestrians and cyc...Wednesday, 7 April 2010
New Bridge Connects Pedestrians and Cyclists
Spanning across busyManningham Street, the newly launchedParkvilleBridgehas improved safety and connectivity for pedestrians and cyc...Wednesday, 31 March 2010
New Bridge Connects Pedestrians and Cyclists
Spanning across busy Manningham Street, the newly launched Parkville Bridge has improved safety and connectivity for pedestrians and...Wednesday, 31 March 2010
New Bridge Connects Pedestrians and Cyclists
Spanning across busy Manningham Street, the newly launched Parkville Bridge has improved safety and connectivity for pedestrians and...Friday, 5 September 2008
Australian Physical Activity guidelines
Did you know there are recommended Australian Physical Activity guidelines?Friday, 5 September 2008
Reducing Stress through physical activity
Stressed! Exercise can help! Common theme of coming home from work tired and not wanting to do physical activityTuesday, 12 August 2008
The Importance of Goal Setting
The Importance of Goal Setting Goal setting can be a motivating tool that assists you to have clear, defined targets to achieve.Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Walking Groups and Clubs
Can't walk to work? Want to walk on the weekend or with friends? Visit the link below to find a group in your area.Friday, 5 September 2008
Walking Maps
Want to find a walking track in your area?Wednesday, 8 October 2008
New Fact Sheet- Preventing Walking Injuries
Produced by Smartplay, this fact sheet provides tips on how to prepare for walking to prevent injury.Monday, 30 June 2008
New Management of WalkSmart/CycleSmart
Kinect Australia has been appointed by the Department of Transport to manage and further develop the WalkSmart and CycleSmart progra...Monday, 30 June 2008
Ride 4 the Environment Mornington Peninsula
Ride 4 the Environment - Mornington Peninsula is the first exciting major event of the Sport 4 the Environment program, in what is an excell...Wednesday, 23 December 2009
WalkSmart 2010
Plenty of us make New Year's resolutions but how many of us follow through and make the change?If you want to start tr...
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Bicycles outsell cars in Australia - sales top 1.4 million
From The Cycling Promotion Fund Media release - Bicycles outsell cars in Australia - sales top 1.4 millionThursday, 8 January 2009
'Go for your life' Infoline
Looking for a physical activity opportunities or information?Thursday, 8 January 2009
In the News- Pedal Powering Thornbury
Northcote Leader, Nov. 28, 2008 A CYCLING shop with a charity spin-off providing bikes for homeless, unemployed and other disadvantaged peo...Thursday, 8 January 2009
Practice Safe Walking: Sunburn Fact Sheet
From the Better Health Channel: Sunburn Fact SheetTuesday, 12 August 2008
Austin Health Walking Challenge
How many times can your organisation walk around the world? Austin Health employees walked around the world 4.6 times in one month during th...Friday, 22 February 2008
Data Entry Essentials
The [WalkSmart] Daily Emails are a great way to help you remember to enter your pedometer data. They are also a good prompt to remin...Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Green Travel Week- Moonee Valley City Council
Green Travel Week is an initiative focusing on sustainable modes of transport for a week in October.Friday, 7 November 2008
New Functionality
Compare the amount of fuel,CO2 emisions and money you are saving compared to your organisation when you actively commute to work.Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Sustainability Victoria Transit mode race
Sustainability Victoria (SV) organised a transit mode race (between walking, cycling, tram, train, fleet car and taxi) was held on Wednesday...Friday, 30 October 2009
The Importance of water
Water is a very important nutrient for the human body, roughly 55-75% of our body is made up of water.Friday, 14 November 2008
Walktober WalkSmart Workplace Challenge
Thanks to all who participated in the Walktober WalkSmart Workplace Challenge.Friday, 25 January 2008
New Website
We'd like to thank our WalkSmart users for your patience during the transition to the new website. We hope y...Wednesday, 2 January 2008
Take a guided tour of Ceres
Ceres is a unique park dedicated to community initiatives and recognised as one of the most visited environmental parks in Australia...Friday, 21 December 2007
A fresh take on the Christmas turkey
It's hard to avoid the rich (and not so healthy) food at this time of year, and sometimes you may feel that all your calorie-burning steps h...Wednesday, 17 May 2006
Do you need a goal?
Now that winter has set in, you may be finding that you are lacking motivation to get moving. Perhaps you need a goal or something to look ...Tuesday, 14 March 2006
Games Mania!
Tomorrow is the start of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games! It is a perfect time to get in some extra steps. You will be suprised how fa...Tuesday, 22 November 2005
Melbourne's walking trails 1
Melbourne is home to many great paths and trails for walkers to explore. Over the next few months we will highlight many of these trails, st...Friday, 15 September 2006
New features
WalkSmart has added some new features both to ease management of your statistics and also to add more depth to the information you get...Monday, 23 January 2006
Research Supports Walking.
Driving to work can contribute to obesity and catching public transport improves health...Two separate stud...
Monday, 23 January 2006
Time for New Year Resolutions?
I have noticed this week that the city is busier. This must be the first week back from leave for a lot of people working in the city. ...Friday, 11 November 2005
Upcoming Events
Need a little extra motivation to get out there are start walking?Now that the warmer weather is upon us Mel...
