Alderley-Enoggera Willmington Park Walkers

Kelvin Grove parkrun - Brisbane

Kelvin Grove QLD · FREE · Running

What is Kelvin Grove parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time. What does it cost to join in? Nothing - it's free! How to join...

Ashgrove Priceline Walking Group

Ashgrove QLD · FREE · Walking

Heart Foundation Walking group located in Ashgrove (QLD).Walking Speed: Slow paceFrequency: WeeklyDog Friendly: YesPram Friendly: NoWhen you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen...

Stafford City Steppers

Stafford QLD · FREE · Walking

Heart Foundation Walking group located in Stafford (QLD).Walking Speed: Mixed paceFrequency: WeeklyDog Friendly: NoPram Friendly: NoWhen you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen...

Everton Park Walkers

Everton Park QLD · FREE · Walking

Heart Foundation Walking group located in Everton Park (QLD).Walking Speed: Medium paceFrequency: WeeklyDog Friendly: YesPram Friendly: NoWhen you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your...

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...