The 2kg Challenge has been revised and renewed into a free 8-week program to help you lose 2kg and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes in just 5 simple steps.
It’s run by the Western Sydney Changing Diabetes collaboration of Workers Lifestyle Group, Western Sydney Diabetes, WentWest and Novo Nordisk. The collaboration presented the 8-week program to Western Sydney Diabetes alliance members last week at Workers.
We’d love for you to join the 8-week program, designed to make healthy living simple and achievable.
Why take action now?
Type 2 diabetes is a serious health condition. It can develop without warning, and many people in Western Sydney are at risk.
» People in our area are twice as likely to get diabetes compared to other parts of Sydney.
» Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Islander communities are at even greater risk.
» Carrying extra weight around your waist can also increase your risk.
Why losing just 2kg matters
One of the best ways to lower your risk of diabetes is by maintaining a healthy weight. Did you know that losing just 2kg can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%?
What to expect
Each week, you’ll receive:
∼ Easy tips to eat well, move more and stay motivated
∼ Short videos and tools to build healthy habits
∼ Links to trusted programs and free services
∼ Special offers, recipes, and more
∼ A chance to connect with a supportive online community
You’re Not Alone
Making changes isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Workers is your community, and we are part of the Western Sydney Changing Diabetes all working together to beat diabetes.
Sign Up Here – https://2kgchallenge.com.au/
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Western Sydney Changing Diabetes Partnership
The Board of Directors at Workers Lifestyle Group have committed $500,000 over five years to implement the “Western Sydney Changing Diabetes” program. This highlights the Group’s commitment to encouraging a healthy lifestyle for the sake of the wellbeing of the entire community.
Workers Lifestyle Group are partnering with Western Sydney Diabetes, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District, to deliver the program to the Blacktown community.
The objectives of the Western Sydney Changing Diabetes program are:
- Create a whole of community approach
- Increasing awareness of diabetes and the risk of diabetes
- Creating awareness on the opportunities for early detection
- Creating awareness for prevention through lifestyle changes
- Reduce type 2 diabetes in the community of Blacktown where it is currently prevalent.
Workers’ members are set to benefit the most as the program is rolled out within our clubs. Many of you would already have seen the SiSu Health Stations located at Workers Blacktown and Workers Sports. These stations are designed to give you a free health check in under 4 minutes.
The innovation Sisu Health Station will help you understand your health status in under four minutes. You can measure, track and improve your health with tests for diabetes risk, heart age, body composition and more. Simply take the Free Health Check at a Sisu Health Station, make some healthy changes, then take another Free Health Check to check your progress.
Other key activities and events include:
- More healthy interactive displays via our regular stalls in the Grand Walkway at Workers Blacktown
- Line dancing classes
- Diabetes Detection Program which gives members a comprehensive test for diabetes along with information about diabetes and lifestyle choices that affect the likelihood of developing it.
The 2kg Challenge
The basis behind the 2kg Challenge is small and sustained weight loss to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By losing just 2kg you can reduce your risk by 30%. After initially launching the online program in 2024 to our members and receiving your feedback, the Challenge has been refined and added to, and is now being promoted to the wider community.
Stay tuned for many more healthy lifestyle activities and events to come.