Healthy Workplaces Limited
Healthy Workplaces Limited is an Australian nonprofit organisation that promotes employee wellness through workplace-based health initiatives. Established in 2011, it focuses on reducing sedentary behavior and fostering physical activity via engaging programs like Tour de Office and Step Forward, while integrating charitable fundraising[1][3][4].

Activities

The organisation operates two primary initiatives:

• Tour de Office: A stationary bicycle relay challenge hosted within workplaces, encouraging team participation and charity fundraising. Since its inception, the program has involved over 150 companies and 25,000 participants globally, raising over $1.41 million for charitable causes[1][3].
• Step Forward: An app-based activity tracker that uses smartphones (without requiring wearables) to monitor steps and promote movement. It aims to increase accessibility and engagement for employees[1][4].

Impact

As of 2022, Healthy Workplaces has collaborated with over 150 organisations worldwide, contributing to reduced sedentary behavior through its campaigns, particularly the #QuitTheSit movement[1][2]. Volunteers also support event management and promotion, furthering the organisation’s outreach[1].

Governance

Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), Healthy Workplaces Limited operates as a nonprofit under Australian law, focusing on workplace wellbeing services[3][4].

[1] https://healthyworkplaces.org.au [2] https://healthyworkplaces.org.au/about-healthy-workplaces/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/d80fc176-3aaf-e811-a960-000d3ad24282 [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/d80fc176-3aaf-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/documents/22ee7157-caad-e911-a989-000d3ad02a61 [5] https://www.achievementprogram.health.vic.gov.au/workplaces