Wednesday Walkers - Avenue Neighbourhood House

Bennettswood Neighbourhood House Step and Connect Social Walk

Burwood VIC · FREE · Walking

Heart Foundation Walking group located in Burwood (VIC).Walking Speed: Slow 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...

Whitehorse Activities Club Walking Groups

Forest Hill VIC · FREE · Walking

About the GroupWhitehorse Activities Club runs free social walking groups for members who enjoy gentle outdoor activity and company.What to ExpectWalks use various local locations, including mid-week and Saturday morning options.How to JoinUse the contact details on this listing to confirm the next walk location before attending.After two trial visits,...

Forest Hill Chase Walkers

Forest Hill VIC · FREE · Walking

Heart Foundation Walking group located in Forest Hill (VIC).Walking Speed: Medium 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...

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.