Panton Hill Walking Group - Living & Learning Nillumbik

Walkie Talkies Walking Group - Living & Learning Nillumbik

Hurstbridge VIC · Approx $20.00 · Walking

Walkie Talkies is a volunteer-run social walking group meeting on Mondays, 10–11am.Most walks start outside Hurstbridge Hub and follow the Hurstbridge track. On the first Monday of each month, the group meets at the Diamond Creek netball courts for the Diamond Creek Trail instead. Walks cover around 4.5km at a...

Warrandyte River Reserve parkrun - City of Manningham

Warrandyte VIC · FREE · Running

What is Warrandyte River Reserve 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...

Diamond Creek parkrun - Shire of Nillumbik

Diamond Creek VIC · FREE · Running

What is Diamond Creek 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...

Walking Pace and Daily Steps: What a 2026 Study Found

03 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

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...

R U OK? Day 2026: How to Ask “Are You OK?” on a Walk

10 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

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.

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.