Physical activity
10,000 Steps
The 10,000 Steps platform can be used to host walking challenges. Workplaces can access free interactive online features to create virtual team challenges and access a library of general health and physical activity information.
Australian University Health Challenge
The Australasian University Health Challenge (AUHC) is a health-focused initiative where staff and students make behavioural changes to increase their daily levels of physical activity. Being physically active is crucial for health and wellbeing.
To join the AUHC:
Step 1 - sign up here.
Step 2 - join a team
- resident teams email Shiv.jaswal@theforum.org.au
- non-residents team email Mikayla.sheather@theforum.org.au
National Heart Foundation of Australia
Checkout the Heart Foundation Walking website for advice, support and resources.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.