Walking Groups in Towers Hill QLD

Play Pickleball Year-Round at PCYC Upper Ross

Rasmussen QLD · Approx $50.00 · Pickleball

PCYC Upper Ross offers pickleball sessions for players of all experience levels in a fully indoor facility, allowing you to play comfortably year-round. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to develop your skills, all equipment is provided, so you can start playing immediately.Participation opportunities include:Social pickleball sessions available nowCoached...

Join Townsville Dragon Boat Club Racing

Rasmussen QLD · Approx $100.00 · Water Sports - Dragon Boat Racing

Townsville Dragon Boat Club offers opportunities for all skill levels to participate in dragon boat racing on the Ross River at Apex Dog Park.Training sessions: Regular practices are held to develop paddling skills suitable for beginners, social paddlers, and competitive racers.Play opportunities: Members can compete in local regattas such as...

Townsville Women's League

Thuringowa Central QLD · Approx $50.00 · Cricket

Play in the exciting Townsville Women's League, a women-only cricket competition offering a fun and competitive environment for female players of all skill levels.Participate in short format league games held on weeknights during the September to March season.Suitable for beginners to seasoned players seeking inclusive play opportunities.Register through Norths Cricket...

Suburban Parks Cricket Club

Condon QLD · Approx $50.00 · Cricket

Suburban Parks Cricket Club offers exciting participation opportunities in junior and senior cricket programs, including Woolworths Cricket Blast for young players.Junior Cricket: Engaging sessions for kids of all skill levels, fostering fun and development through dedicated programs.Senior Cricket: Competitive and social play options across multiple grades, with premiership-winning teams welcoming...

Brothers Cricket Club - Townsville

Kirwan QLD · Approx $50.00 · Cricket

Join Brothers Cricket Club Townsville for fun and competitive cricket programs tailored for young players.Woolworths Cricket Blast (5-10yrs): Beginner-friendly sessions on Friday afternoons, 60-90 minutes, running in Term 1 and Term 4; ideal for getting active and making friends.Junior Cricket (9-17yrs): Competitive teams (U11, U13, U15, U18 Colts) train 1-2...

The Man Walk: Why a Simple Weekly Walk Is Becoming a Lifeline for Australian Men

09 May 2026 · 5 min read

A new Australian study found that more than half the men joining The Man Walk reported loneliness, but those who kept showing up saw lower depression symptoms and healthier habits. Here’s why regular group walks are becoming one of the simplest mental-health supports for men.

Social Prescribing: Why Your GP Might Prescribe a Walk

01 May 2026 · 5 min read

Australian GPs are turning to an unexpected treatment for loneliness, chronic pain, and low mood: community activities. Social prescribing connects patients with walking groups, Parkrun, sport clubs, and volunteering instead of — or alongside — medication. With one in three Australian adults experiencing loneliness, and the RACGP now calling social...

Regional Australians Walk 75 Minutes More in Walkable Towns

03 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

New research from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research has found that people in highly walkable regional towns walk 75 minutes more each week than those in areas with poor walkability — nearly double the difference seen in cities. With regional Australians facing higher rates of chronic disease and fewer...