Bowen State School Staff Wellbeing Action Group (SWAG) recently hosted a 10000 Steps Staff Tournament.  

This was an opportunity for staff to work together and take positive steps towards better health.  We know regular walking produces many health benefits, including reducing our risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression.

Overall, we had 36 staff register for our Coast-to-Coast Tournament, walking virtually from Port Douglas to Hobart across 5 weeks of term.

The leader board shows just how close the teams were to reaching Hobart.

Most Improved Team - The Gang

First Past the Post Team – Underdogs

Wooden Spoon Team – B Aggressive

Most Photographic Team – The A Team

Some member stories include

“I loved the tournament, every night I would check on my activity, log my steps and check how my teammates were going.”

 “Once I started 10000 steps, I tried to get out of the house, walk the dog, mow the lawn or go to the beach. I know the program made me much more aware of how much exercise I need to do.”