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Canberra business urged to get behind walk

Get involved in Walk to Work Day

Posted by Sophie Hunter from Fyshwick in Business on 28/08/2008 at 02:27 PM

Address: Canberra ACT 2600

When: Fri 03 Oct 2008 at 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
URL: www.walk.com.au
National Event

Canberra organisations are being urged to participate in the Pedestrian Council of Australia’s annual Walk to Work Day on Friday 3 October. The event encourages all Australians to walk all or part of the way to work. Corporations, organisations and government agencies are being asked to support the initiative by registering online as a corporate ambassador. The initiative aims to promote the physical, mental and social benefits of walking, along with the environmental benefits associated with reduced fuel consumption. If people are unable to walk all of the way to work, they are encouraged to use public transport and then walk at least one kilometre to their workplace. Corporate ambassadors are being asked, where possible, to host a healthy breakfast for employees who participate in the event, which will help to promote regular walking and the importance of a healthy diet. Tips on hosting a healthy breakfast can be found online at www.walk.com.au …

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