Australian Government initiatives The Australian Government has come up with many programs to help get Australian people

more active. Two programs that have been particularly effective are The Walking School Bus and 10,000 Steps. Below are questions relating to these initiatives, research the programs and answer the following questions.

The Walking School Bus Q1. What is the aim of this program? Q2. What is the Walking School Bus? What does it involve? Q3. When was the program first developed? Q4. Why would a walking school bus be beneficial for these different groups? a) Children b) Parents c) The community d) Teachers and the school Q5. What are some disadvantages/ problems of the program?

10,000 Steps Q1. What is the aim of this program? Q2. What is the program 10,000 steps? What does it involve? Q3. When was the program first developed? Q4. Why was walking the type of exercise picked for the program? Is it an effective choice? Q4. How does 10,000 steps benefit the workplace? Q5. What are some disadvantages/ problems of the program?

Due Date: Tuesday 21st of May