distances) into the GCC Travel by public transport website. decreased during the Challenge by an average of 62.5%; and The site adds individual step counts to their team total Of all possible changes to then converts this to a travel behaviour, the change kilometre/mile distance, and was from driving a fossil fuelled plots the team’s progression motor vehicle to walking (57%). along a virtual tour of the world. The more active they are, the further they go, the healthier they become, the more productive your organisation becomes. Participants are also encouraged to look at eating habits and are supported to change to a healthier diet with daily information, and weekly eating plans. Bendigo The Bendigo Community BCHS conducted both process Community Health Service for your evaluation to measure participants’ ‘Go Health Service life’ Walking Program was satisfaction and reach of the for your life’ established in March 2006 program, and impact evaluation to ‘Go Walking Program through for your life’ examine the changes that ‘Go funding. The goal of the occurred. A total of 25 walking program was to increase group attendees participated in the physical activity levels and evaluation over a 12 month period. enhance the mental health Participants reported they felt and wellbeing of the that physical and mental residents of the City of health had improved over the 12 Greater Bendigo during 2006 months since joining the walking and 2007. program Participants were targeted 85% of participants reported through a range of social at 6 and 12 months that they had marketing strategies. Before increased walking distance commencing the program, a since joining the walking program Physical Activity/Lifestyle Assessment was conducted 88% reported numerous by BCHS staff. There are reasons why they were motivated currently between 30 and 40 to continue walking, such as the walkers meeting to walk opportunity to meet new people, twice a week for at least an keep active, the increased feeling hour. of physical activity, wellbeing and fitness, and the friendliness of the group 75% of the walkers had also participated in other services provided by BCHS. Walk Together The Walk for Wellness Evaluation of the Rye Coastal Grant 2007: Walk Program received for Walk identified that: ‘Go your life’ funding for 2008
distances) into the GCC website. The site adds individual step counts to their team total then converts this to a kilometre/mile distance, and plots the team’s progression along a virtual tour of the world. The more active they are, the further they go, the healthier they become, the more productive your organisation becomes. Participants are also encouraged to look at eating habits and are supported to change to a healthier diet with daily information, and weekly eating plans. Travel by public transport decreased during the Challenge by an average of 62.5%; and Of all possible changes to travel behaviour, the change was from driving a fossil fuelled motor vehicle to walking (57%). Bendigo Community Health Service ‘Go for your life’ Walking Program The Bendigo Community Health Service ‘Go for your life’ Walking Program was established in March 2006 through ‘Go for your life’ funding. The goal of the program was to increase physical activity levels and enhance the mental health and wellbeing of the residents of the City of Greater Bendigo during 2006 and 2007. Participants were targeted through a range of social marketing strategies. Before commencing the program, a Physical Activity/Lifestyle Assessment was conducted by BCHS staff. There are currently between 30 and 40 walkers meeting to walk twice a week for at least an hour. BCHS conducted both process evaluation to measure participants’ satisfaction and reach of the program, and impact evaluation to examine the changes that occurred. A total of 25 walking group attendees participated in the evaluation over a 12 month period. Participants reported they felt that physical and mental health had improved over the 12 months since joining the walking program 85% of participants reported at 6 and 12 months that they had increased walking distance since joining the walking program 88% reported numerous reasons why they were motivated to continue walking, such as the opportunity to meet new people, keep active, the increased feeling of physical activity, wellbeing and fitness, and the friendliness of the group 75% of the walkers had also participated in other services provided by BCHS. Walk Together Grant 2007: Walk The Walk for Wellness Program received ‘Go for your life’ funding for 2008 Evaluation of the Rye Coastal Walk identified that:
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