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Victorian Seniors Week: Active Events to Try
Victorian Seniors Festival runs across October, with free and low-cost events led by the state government, councils and community groups. This guide points to active event ideas on KeepActive, including walking, golf, dance and gentle fitness sessions. It also links to council calendars in Melbourne, Whittlesea, Whitehorse, Monash, Merri-bek and...
Walking Pace and Daily Steps: What a 2026 Study Found
A 2026 study linked more daily steps with lower death rates. For people taking fewer steps, a quicker pace during their most active minutes was also linked with lower rates. The study cannot show that walking faster makes people live longer, and earlier research is mixed on pace. Here is...
Move Well Brisbane: What the $5.6m Plan Adds
Gina used Brisbane's former Growing Older and Living
Dangerously (GOLD) activities program to try circuit training, canoeing and more. Rhonda attended council yoga for a year and looked forward to returning each week. Brisbane City Council is now spending $5.6 million on Move Well Brisbane, with more free and low-cost...
Olinda Creek Walking Track: Silvan to Mount Evelyn Guide
Walk from Silvan Reservoir to Mount Evelyn through dry forest, fern gullies and the Olinda Creek valley. This guide covers the route, conflicting distances, terrain, parking, car shuffles, toilets and current dog rules.
Tarralla Creek Trail: 5.5km Croydon Walk & Bike Guide
Walk or ride the 5.5km Tarralla Creek Trail from Croydon towards Heathmont, with route directions, wetlands, parking, facilities and family-friendly options.
Do Virtual Walking Challenges Work—and How Do You Keep Going Afterwards?
Virtual walking challenges can help people move more while they are running. A large app study found participants averaged 23% more steps during competitions, although badges and points alone appear to make a smaller difference. Making your goal public can create accountability, Facebook groups can offer encouragement and fundraising for...
R U OK? Day 2026: How to Ask “Are You OK?” on a Walk
R U OK?Day falls on 10 September 2026, but you do not need to wait to check in. Learn how to choose a suitable walking route, start the conversation, listen without trying to fix everything and respond safely if someone says they are not OK.
Dandenong Creek Trail: Where to Walk, Ride and Run in Melbourne’s East
The Dandenong Creek Trail gives walkers, runners and cyclists a mostly off-road route through Melbourne’s east and south-east. You can start with an easy loop around Jells Park, follow the creek for a longer ride, or join community events such as Jells parkrun, Dandenong parkrun and Run Maroondah. This guide...
Virtual Fitness Challenges: A Flexible Way to Get Active Anywhere
Virtual fitness challenges let Australians walk, run, ride or complete an activity goal on their own schedule while still gaining structure, progress tracking and a shared purpose. They can be especially useful for beginners, busy parents, shift workers and people who live far from organised events. Here is how they...
Older Adults, Friends and Mental Health: What New Australian Research Reveals
A six-year UNSW study of older Australian twins suggests strong social ties with friends, neighbours and community groups may help protect mental health in later life. Here’s what the research found — and how to apply it.