Conducted successfully since 2002, the Steps Challenge is a state-wide initiative of the Premier’s Physical Council and this year is coordinated by the University of Tasmania.

The Steps Challenge is a great way to be more physically active in the workplace. Organise a team of ten participants to walk the equivalent of a climb up Mt. Everest (2212 floors of stairs). This year the Steps Challenge was held between 3 and 28 September. 

1. Best Team Name : Stair – eotypes (FACSIA).
2. Best Story : Newstead Heights Troopers, a whole-organisation and motivational effort (Newstead Heights School).
3. Best Team Leader/Coordinator : Rod Fazackerley (Housing Tasmania – Team Dodge).
4. Highest Overall Climber: David Harrison (Housing Tasmania - Team Dodge).
5. Highest Overall Walker: Giulia Paine (Hobart City Council - City Stompers).
6. Highest Walking Team: Walkie Talkies (Department of Economic Development).
7. Highest Climbing Team: Team O’Byrne (Michelle O’Byrne).
8. Random Lucky Draw: Rosie Saville (Southern Cross Television – SX Summits).
9. Evaluation Draw: Tassie Straftkos (Hydro Tasmania – Stair Treck)

Benefits of walking (MS Word)
Steps Challenge General Info document (MS Word)