The Department of Sport and Recreation's (DSR) use of pedal power to help create a healthy, active workplace earned it a nomination in The Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards 2008.
07 April 2009
The national awards recognise the invaluable contribution made by individuals
and organisations around Australia towards promoting and encouraging
cycling.
DSR was nominated in the 'Award for Bicycle Friendly Business' category.
The department purchased five bicycles in 2008 for employees to use for business (commuting to and from meetings), recreational purposes (commuting to/from home) and in its Corporate Health & Wellbeing Program (cycling group and SPIN fitness class).
The bicycles were purchased as part of the DSR Travelsmart initiative, providing an environmentally friendly and sustainable transport option.
DSR Corporate Health and Wellbeing Coordinator Karen Smith said the bicycles had been met with keen interest from the department's employees.
"Cycling is known for its physical and mental benefits and provides an excellent
platform for a healthy active workforce," Ms Smith said. "Participation for all, elite and
amateur, is encouraged and supported by the DSR Corporate Health & Wellbeing
Program."
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Thursday 11 March 2010
Applications for the 2010 cycle of the Lotterywest Trails Grants Program close on 19 March. If your not-for-profit, community organisation or local government has a project on the horizon involving trail planning, trail construction, upgrading trails or promoting one of Western Australia’s many beautiful trails, follow the Shire of Irwin’s lead and apply today.
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The National Wheelchair Basketball Development League (NWBDL) played its inaugural round last weekend (5–7 March) at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. The weekend was highlighted by a number of hard-fought games, with no matches having a final margin over 10 points.
