Murdoch Travels Smart

Monday 27 February 2012

Murdoch caregivers set to travel smarter

St John of God Murdoch Hospital launches its first ever TravelSmart program from Monday 27 February – Friday 2 March.

As part of the launch, hospital caregivers are encouraged to change at least one journey to a non-single-occupant car ride for an opportunity to win a range of prizes including: road bike and bike accessories, pre-loaded smart-rider cards, and a sportswear shop voucher.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital has also recently upgraded its ‘end of trip facilities’ to make the transition to a TravelSmart caregivers easier including; lockers, changing rooms and shower facilities.

In addition, each day of the launch week, a healthy breakfast pack will be on offer for the first 50 caregivers who use an alternative form of transport.

Murdoch Director of Workforce Leanne Merchant said the launch was the latest in a series of initiatives which demonstrated Murdoch’s commitment to a healthy and vibrant workplace, ecological sustainability, ensuring Murdoch plays a positive role in the community.

TravelSmart is a joint initiative between St John of God Murdoch Hospital and the Department of Transport and Department of Conservation and Environment. The initiative aims to reduce single-occupancy car travel and encourage ‘green’ alternative modes of travel among patients, visitors and caregivers, with a focus on reducing car travel to and from the Hospital by promoting alternative means of transport and providing incentives to travel ‘green’.

Benefits of the program will include:

• Decreased pressure on limited onsite parking
• Increased caregiver health benefits
• Potential reduction in motor vehicle running costs
• A reduction of the Hospital’s environmental footprint