The 10,000 Steps Program is a FREE, fun and multi-strategy program to support individuals, workplaces, communities to increase physical activity. Our Program has dedicated resources, tools and strategies to assist communities to increase physical activity levels through active living. 10,000 Steps strategies support communities though providing tools to increase individual physical activity levels, encouraging social connections, creating environmental change through our walkway resources, promoting dog walking and responsible dog ownership. If you are representing a Workplace, learn more at 10,000 Steps for Workplaces.
Get started, register as a 10,000 Steps Coordinator:
To access our exclusive Coordinator Hub you will first need to register as an individual, and then register your community as an organisation. Access to the Coordinator Hub is only required by members who are planning on implementing 10,000 Steps strategies within their community. Here are our three simple steps to get started!
Step 1. Register as an Individual
Register with 10,000 Steps as an individual and verify your email address. Becoming a member provides you with your own account where you can log your steps and activity on the Dashboard, view your step statistics, join monthly Challenges, create a Group, participate in Tournaments and more. If you are already a member, Login.
Step 2. Register your Community
Once you have signed up as a member, you can register your community as an organisation to gain access to our features designed for Coordinators to implement 10,000 Steps strategies. Our team will process your registration or get in touch with you if more information is required.
Step 3. Access the Coordinator Hub
Once your organisation registration has been approved, you will be able to access the Coordinator Hub. The dedicated Coordinator Hub allows you to get an at-a-glace view of your overall Tournament progress, utilise our resources, guides, support topics and information to support your community to promote physical activity.
Physical Activity in the Community
More than half of adults are not meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines, contributing to an increased risk of chronic diseases, obesity and other health complications. When we combine busy work lives, longer commutes, and home duties that don't require us to be very active, we often do not reach the recommended level of physical activity.
By adopting 10,000 Steps strategies, communities can improve health, supportive environments and social connectedness. Local green spaces, walking trails and group initiatives play a key role in creating healthier, more connected environments. Physically active communities benefit in many ways such as:
- Reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
- Improved mental wellbeing, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Stronger community engagement and social connections.
- Increased capacity for safe walking environments.
- Greater awareness of physical activity benefits and government strategies.
- Enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to promote active lifestyles.
10,000 Steps for Communities
The 10,000 Steps program emphasises incorporating physical activity into daily habits through simple ways. There are many ways that communities can promote physical activity through the 10,000 Steps program, such as:
- Encouraging community members to join 10,000 Steps, track their activity, and set step goals.
- Promoting the benefits of physical activity and being active in nature to increase participation in daily movement.
- Using social media and other channels to share our evidence based Learn & Discover Articles.
- Highlight local walking paths, beaches, trails, playgrounds, and green spaces which provide shade and are dog and accessibility friendly.
- Creating supportive environments that encourage active transport, such as walking or cycling to work.
- Sharing simple ways to be more active, like taking the stairs, walking the dog, or moving while on the phone.
- Encouraging the use of activity trackers or pedometers to stay motivated and monitor progress.
Strategies for Communities
10,000 Steps has a range of strategies and resources which can be tailored to suit your community.
10,000 Steps for Individuals
Help support your community members on an individual level by encouraging access to the 10,000 Steps Program. 10,000 Steps is free and simple - set a daily step goal, find more ways to move and track your progress each day. Tracking steps can help us to increase awareness of physical activity level motivate us to be more active in daily life. Members can view their step statistics, join monthly step challenges, connect with Friends and create Groups of friends and family to help stay on track.
Community Tournament
Bring your Community together with a step Challenge which we call Team Tournaments. Tournaments are a free, fun initiative for workplaces and communities to increase physical activity levels and enhance community connection. A Tournament involves forming teams, encouraging participants to move more each day, wearing pedometers or activity trackers and recording steps activity on the website or mobile app for a set timeframe.
Dog Walking Strategy
The Dog Walking Strategy aims to assist local councils in encouraging physical activity through the promotion of responsible dog walking in the community. The 10,000 Steps Dog Walking Strategy consists of a A3 Flyer and DL Brochure which can be distributed in the community to promote off-leash areas and responsible dog ownership.
Walkway Signage
The 10,000 Steps Walkway Signage promotes wayfinding within local communities to connect walkers with local destinations and trails. The Walkway Resources Resources consist of Design Guidelines, Sign Design Files and a Map Brochure all provided by the 10,000 Steps program for free, allowing your community to customise the resources to meet your needs.