Workplaces
Enhance wellbeing in your workplace through cycling for fitness, focus and active commuting. Our practical workshops help your team build real riding skills and confidence, whether they are beginners or returning riders. We also offer a corporate volunteer program that gives your
Enhance wellbeing in your workplace through cycling for fitness, focus and active commuting. Our practical workshops help your team build real riding skills and confidence, whether they are beginners or returning riders. We also offer a corporate volunteer program that gives your staff the chance to support community cycling initiatives while strengthening your organisation’s commitment to health and sustainability. It is a simple way to boost morale, connection and environmental impact across your workplace.
Healthy teams move businesses forward.
Moving PARRA Matters is a workplace focused initiative designed to strengthen health, productivity and environmental responsibility across Parramatta. The program encourages active transport as a practical way for businesses to support staff wellbeing while reducing their environmental footprint. By helping workplaces make cycling and movement part of everyday routines, Moving PARRA Matters supports healthier teams and a more sustainable local economy.
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This workplace-specific program addresses the challenges of a sedentary office culture by promoting cycling as an accessible, enjoyable, and eco-friendly mode of transport for local workplaces. This project empowers office workers to integrate movement into their day, benefiting personal health, mental well-being, and environmental sustainability.
Vision
Moving PARRA Matters aims to address the challenges of a sedentary office culture by promoting cycling as an accessible, enjoyable, and eco-friendly mode of transport for local workplaces. This project empowers office workers to integrate movement into their day, benefiting personal health, mental well-being, and environmental sustainability.
Background
Founded by Charlene Bordley, Addventageous has championed community cycling for over a decade, bringing cycling opportunities to various demographics within Greater Parramatta. Through initiatives like "Riding for Positive Mental Health," we’ve seen firsthand the transformative impact of cycling on health and happiness. Now, it’s time to extend this to the corporate world.
Problem
Modern work culture often keeps employees desk-bound, limiting physical activity and contributing to stress and mental fatigue. Without the opportunity for incidental movement, physical and mental health suffers, leading to a decrease in overall well-being and productivity.
Solution
Moving PARRA Matters will introduce accessible cycling options for office workers, helping to reduce barriers such as:
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Bike Access: Providing bicycles for short commutes or lunchtime rides.
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Skill Development: Offering beginner-to-advanced riding skills courses, trip planning, and bike maintenance.
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Supportive Infrastructure: Partnering with workplaces to create bike-friendly environments with facilities for active transport.
Outcomes
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Enhanced Well-being: Physical activity boosts energy and mood and reduces stress.
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Increased Productivity: Healthier employees contribute to a positive and productive workplace.
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Environmental Impact: Fewer car trips reduce pollution and congestion, aligning with Parramatta’s sustainability goals.
