WORKPLACE TEAMS
Each year, workplaces around Australia who value employee wellbeing and giving back to the community take part in Coastrek, hiking for mental health and proudly supporting Beyond Blue.
Coastrek and Beyond Blue have a shared vision to help all Australians achieve their best possible mental health. Through our 12-week training program and national series of team hiking events, Coastrek can play a vital role in managing anxiety and depression and improve mental, physical, and social wellbeing, while raising funds for the Beyond Blue 24/7 Support Service.
If you'd like help registering your corporate teams, please click here.
WHY ENTER COASTREK AS A WORKPLACE TEAM?
Coastrek is a great way to supercharge existing wellbeing initiatives by encouraging inclusion and connection while creating long-term, sustainable positive habits to boost resilience and energy at work and home.
Social Connection
As a team event, Coastrek encourages connection with colleagues through training and preparing for an event day hiking challenge, while opportunities to get involved as a volunteer, support crew and fundraising activities ensure non-trekkers are included in the experience.
Locations Across Australia
As the name suggests, we are coastal! Our events are held on some of Australia’s most spectacular coastlines with nature taking centre stage. This means less pounding on pavement and more natural bushland and iconic hiking trails.
It’s A Challenge, Not A Race
We celebrate the journey, not just a race to the finish line. This non-competitive environment creates a welcoming atmosphere for novice hikers, while those driven by healthy competition still have the opportunity to set their pace!
It’s A Win/Win For All
Creating healthier, happier and connected teams isn’t just good for business - it's good for your people, employee health and wellbeing, staff engagement, and team building.
WORKPLACE TEAM BENEFITS
Entry Fee Includes:
- An epic journey
- Customised Coastrek Training Program
- Top Tips nights
- Plan + prep resources
- Fundraising support from Beyond Blue
- Access to our event-specific Facebook community groups
- Event Day Luv Stops, water, first aid and other services to refresh you
- Finishers medal
- WOOHOO at the Finish Village including a glass of Prosecco, non-alcoholic drinks and food van
Workplace Teams Receive:
- Registration process support
- Event-day Corporate Team support
- Corporate team photo opportunities with our Event photographer
- Opportunity to showcase your workplace brand via team uniforms/outfits
Teams With 20+ Trekkers Receive:
- Team registration handled on your behalf
- Shout out/welcome post to our LinkedIn audience
- Logo added to our Workplace Teams webpage
- Opportunity for brand presence at our Finish Village
- Bespoke online information session with a Coastrek Master Trek Training Coach and/or Beyond Blue speaker.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Sign Up Your Organisation for a Coastrek Hiking Challenge:
Teams have a choice of 20km, 30km, 35km or 50km distances* to take part in on event day, fully supported with a 12-week training program that keeps teams motivated and connected with regular exercise in nature.
Team numbers are flexible* allowing for various team structures within the workplace to form teams either within their department OR break down some silos and mix it up!
For more information about getting your workplace involved in Coastrek contact our Corporate Partnerships Manager, Katherine Rothwell.
If you'd like help registering your corporate teams, please click here.
Volunteer, Support Crews and Fundraising:
Team members who don’t wish to take part as a trekker can still get involved as event day volunteers; as support crews for colleagues taking part in the trek; and by organising fundraising activities and initiatives – all vital roles that help us make Coastrek a fun and inclusive experience for everyone.
WORKPLACE FUNDRAISING AND GIVING
Your Organisation's invovlement in Coastrek goes a long way. Coastrek is both a fitness and fundraising challenge proudly supporting Beyond Blue with funds raised going towards the Beyond Blue 24/7 Support Service, to help ensure everyone in Australia can access the mental health support they need, when they need it.
Your involvement as an employer and organisation could include matched giving or supporting your employee's fundraising efforts during their Coastrek journey.
Did you know...
1 in 5 people will take time off work each year due to stress, anxiety or depression.
35% of employees state they would not want anyone to know about their experience of anxiety or depression.
Poor mental health costs the Australian economy between $12.2 to 22.5 billion each year.
With many of us spending a third of our lives at work, the workplace is a key setting to improve and support mental health.
Let’s get moving, connecting and talking together…
"I’m proud of my physical and fundraising achievements and my teams’ weekend staycation ultimately made it lots of fun."
- 2023
"Crossing the finish line put me on a high for days. Hiking 30km is something I never thought I would accomplish in my wildest dreams and now I can’t wait to do it all again"
- 2023
"I’ve been doing this for years… it’s great bonding & always a good feeling to raise money for charity & feel good about yourself at the same time!"
- 2023
"I felt so recharged after doing Coastrek; had the best chats and company and so much fun! Can't wait to get ready for next year!"
- 2023
"Fabulous way to connect with other women, support exercise & mental health, all for an amazing cause"
- 2023
"Event day is awesome, the journey to get there even better! It allowed 4 friends to connect weekly, to walk and talk and enjoy the magnificent city we live in."
- 2023
"The bonding experience with my friends was a feeling that will stay with me long after the event wraps up"
- 2023
"One of the best experiences in my life!"
- 2023
"The exhilaration of achieving something we never thought possible! A 30km coastal walk seemed like such a long way when we first signed up! We did it!!"
- 2023
GET A TASTE OF THE ADVENTURE!
If you'd like help registering your workplace, corporate or community teams, please click here.
