The Man Walk Kempsey (Dunghutti)

The Man Walk - Kempsey - 8:00 am, Wednesday

Kempsey NSW · FREE · Walking

The Man Walk – Kempsey is a welcoming, supportive men’s walking group that meets every Wednesday at 8:00 am at Riverside Park Kempsey Carpark (Lot 4, Eden Street, Kempsey NSW 2440). Our group is part of a growing movement dedicated to improving men’s mental health, physical fitness, and social connection...

Horseshoe Bay Reserve parkrun - South West Rocks - Kempsey

South West Rocks NSW · FREE · Running

What is Horseshoe Bay 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...

Port Macquarie parkrun

Port Macquarie NSW · FREE · Running

What is Port Macquarie 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...

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...