Social Walking and Lunch Group - Park Orchards Learning Centre

Weekly Walkers - Park Orchards Learning Centre

Park Orchards VIC · Approx $5.00 · Walking

About the GroupWeekly Walkers is a friendly community walking group run through Park Orchards Learning Centre. The group meets weekly for local walks and is part of the Heart Foundation walking for wellbeing program.What to ExpectParticipants walk around the local area at a welcoming social pace. The group is suitable...

Bush Nomads Walking Group - North Ringwood Community House

Ringwood North VIC · $2.00 · Walking

About the GroupBush Nomads Walking Group is a friendly walking group coordinated through North Ringwood Community House, offering scenic 8-10 km walks through bush parks and natural areas.What to ExpectWalks are led by experienced group leaders and are suited to adults with a moderate level of fitness. Participants should wear...

Mullum Mullum parkrun - Mitcham - Whitehorse

Mitcham VIC · FREE · Running

What is Mullum Mullum 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.