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WALKS AROUND AUSTRALIA THROUGHOUT THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR
OF OLDER PERSONS.
September 26
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
October 2
NEW SOUTH WALES
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Share an intergenerational experience between the youth and older
persons of Darwin. View the Internet scrapbook, memory cushions and
intergenerational performance. For further information, contact: COTA
(NT) ON 8948 1511.
QUEENSLAND
October 1
October 1
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October 1 October 1
October 2
October 2
October 2
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October 2
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October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
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October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
Many other places hoping to hold walks. For an update on venues ring Tracey Douglas on 07 5596 5523
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
October 1
October 1
October 1
October 1
October 1
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
TASMANIA
October 2
October 2
October 2
For more information go to Tasmanian Walks
VICTORIA
October 1
October 1
October 1
October 1
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 2
October 3
October 3
October 3
October 3
October 3
October 3
October 3
Bass Coast Shire Council
U3A Bairnsdale
U3A Melbourne
Boroondara City Council
Campaspe Shire Council
Wellington Shire Council
Delatite Shire Council
Glenelg Shire Council
Greater Geelong City Council
Clayton Fitness Centre
Geelong GP Association
Hepburn Shire Council
Hume City Council
Indigo Shire Council
Manningham City Council
Maroondah City Council
Melton Shire Council
Moira Shire Council
Nillumbik Shire Council
Stonnington City Council
Surf Coast Shire Council
Wangaratta Rural City Council
Warrnambool City Council
Whittlesea City Council
National Seniors
October 3
October 4
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2 October
October 9
October 10
October 12
October 13
October 21
November 4
December 7
March 21
March 22 - 28
April 13
April 15, 20, 23
April 14 - 25
April 18
April 23
April 30
April 30 and 1 May
May 16
June 16
July 18
August 8
September 21
EVENTS STILL TO BE HELD For information on events which have already been held please scroll down to the end of this page.
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Rotunda, New Farm Park, Brisbane
Contact: Ms Rochelle Foreman Tel: 07 3854 1696
Organisation Heart Foundation and QUTJOIN THE WORLD IN THE GLOBAL EMBRACE AND WALK FOR HEALTHY AGEING
PLEASE NOTE: WALKS FOR THE PERIOD OF 1 - 3 OCTOBER HAVE BEEN GROUPED BY STATE.
Visit the World Health Organisation site to get an overview to the global embrace and walk, guidelines for organising a walk and the countdown to October 2nd.
New walks are being added daily as we receive the information.
Walk and family day at Lennox Gardens on foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin.
11.00am start
Grey Mardi Gras - A Celebration of Ageing in Sydney
A street parade from York Street and a festival in Hyde Park North
Contact: IYOP Secretariat
Tel: 1800 804 135
Wingham's Global Embrace, NSW
11.00am, Town Park, Wingham
The Mayor will flag off the walk at 11.00am.
Contact Mrs. Elsie Cromarty Tel: 02 6557 0140
Queanbeyan, NSW
11.00 am Queanbeyan Park
Contact: Julie Greenwood, Queanbeyan Council, Tel: 02
6298 0263
"Young and old in Woollongong in step" Illawarra, NSW
A 3km walk. Celebrations include entertainment, a gentle exercise display and certificates to all participants.
Taree, NSW
Kings Langley, NSW
Roseville, NSW
"Wake Up & Walk" Dawn watch & sunrise breakfast
Venue: Karawatha Forest, Brisbane
Contact: Christine Anderson Tel: 07 3277 0632
Organisation: Acacia Ridge 60 & Better
"Wake Up & Walk" "The Young at Heart Hike"- a long walk by the beach
Venue: Wynnum
Contact: Freddie Butler Tel: 07 3348 6306
Organisation: Wynnum 60 & Better
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue: Redlands Shire
Contact: Alla Craigie Tel: 07 3240 8351
Organisation Redlands & District Committee on the Ageing
"Wake Up & Walk" Dawn walk
Venue: Inglewood
Contact: M Hopkins Tel: 07 4652 1763
Organisation Inglewood 60 & Better
"Wake Up & Walk" Dawn walk
Venue: Stanthorpe
Contact: Tioni Bell Tel: 07 4681 5283
Organisation IYOP Committee
"Wake Up & Walk" along the beach
Venue Woody Point, Brisbane
Contact name Mrs Pauline Maidment Tel: 07 3350 2711
Organisation Burnie Brae (Chermside) Senior Citizens Centre
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Redcliffe
Contact: Ms Bess Newman Tel: 07 3284 2203
Organisation Redcliffe Older Persons Action Program
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Rotary District 9600
Contact names: Mr Len Deverell & Mrs Wendy Skitch Tel: 07 3882 1997 & 07 3256 6766
Organisation Rotary District 9600 & AC'99 - Qld / COTA Qld
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Gold Coast - including Coolangatta, Ormeau, Helensvale,
Oxenford, Paradise Point, Nerang, Mudgeeraba, Kurrawa, Currumbin,
Springbrook, Beenleigh
Contact: Anita Brennan Tel: 07 5525 6466
Organisation Gold Coast 60 & Better
"Wake Up & Walk" along the banks of the Noosa river
Venue Noosa
Contact name Cr June Collie Tel: 07 5447 1597
Organisation Noosa Shire Committee on the Ageing
"Wake Up & Walk" and fit for life breakfast
Venue Hervey Bay
Contact: Monica Callighan Tel: 07 4124 7260
Organisation Hervey Bay Community 60 & Better
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Botanic Gardens, Bundaberg
Contact: Mrs Thelma Dooley Tel: 07 4151 3683
Organisation Bundaberg Committee on the Ageing
"Wake Up & Walk" Step forward at dawn
Venue Baralaba
Contact: Mrs Betty Lawrie Tel: 07 4998 1131
Organisation Baralaba Senior Citizens Group
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Cunnamulla
Contact: Mr Vince O'Donnell Tel: 07 4622 3644
Organisation Cunnamulla Seniors Week Committee
"Wake Up & Walk" - or ride, or drive en masse up Oak Street to the Info Centre
Venue Barcaldine
Contact: Mrs Shirley Lyons Tel: 07 4651 2354
Organisation Barcaldine 60 & Better
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Blackall
Contact: Margaret Wagstass Tel: 07 4657 4980
Organisation Barcoo Home & Community Care
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Balonne River Bridge, Surat
Contact: N Johnston, Waroo Shire Council Tel: 07 4626 555
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Deception Bay
Contact: Ms Carol Greber Tel: 07 3203 2552
Organisation Deception Bay, 60 and Better Program
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue St George
Contact: Ms Jenny Gillespie Tel: 07 4625 4240
Organisation Warawee Day Respite Centre
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Toowoomba
Contact: Ms Liz Crozier Tel: 07 4639 3925
Organisation Toowoomba Older People's Action Program
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Boondall Wetlands
Contact: Mr. Bob Skitch Tel: 07 3265 1370 AH
Organisation Nundah Rotary & Nundah Roraract
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Eventide, Brighton
Contact: Joy Tel: 07 3269 1915
Organisation Brighton Community Centre
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Sinnamon Village
Contact: Ms Lorraine Marsh & Mrs Margaux Crooks Tel: 07 3376 4011 or 07 3376 1447
Organisation Sinnamon Village & Dark Horse Venture
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue through the Parks, ANZAC Park and Ululah Park, Maryborough
Contact: Mrs Barbara Paterson Tel: 07 4123 1554
Organisation Maryborough Committee on the Ageing
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Cairns Esplanade, Cairns
Contact: Mrs Naomi Wilson Tel: 07 4054 4735
Organisation Zonta Club of Cairns and IYOP
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Mareeba
Contact: Mr Don Cracknell Tel: 07 4092 1175
Organisation IYOP Committee, Mareeba
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Longreach
Contact: Mr Paul Vardon Tel: 07 4658 3344
Organisation Longreach Community Health
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Longreach
Contact: Mr Paul Vardon Tel: 07 4658 3344
Organisation Longreach Community Health
"Wake Up & Walk around Warrina Lake, followed by breakfast"
Venue Innisfail
Contact: Ms. Jerry Raudzens Tel: 07 4030 2222
Organisation Johnstone Shire Council
"Wake Up & Walk"
Venue Dalby
Contact: Ms. June Crump Tel: 07 4662 1036
Organisation Dalby Committee for IYOP
"Wake Up & Walk" Take part in the global walk
Venue Bollon
Contact: Ms. Julie Pike Tel: 07 4625 5710
Organisation South West Healthy ageing Committee
"Wake Up & Walk" Joint IYOP Global Embrace
Venue Toohey Forest Car Park - Tarragindi
Contact: Ms. Jerry Raudzens Tel: 07 3349 6104 or 3345 8946
Organisation U3A Brisbane Inc.
"Wake Up & Walk" Global Embrace - walk from Strand to the mall for breakfast
Venue Townsville
Contact: Mr. Tony Hogan Tel: 07 4721 2282
Organisation Townsville Regional Committee on Ageing Inc.
"Wake Up & Walk" Starting and finishing at the Winton memorial Pool with a sausage sizzle.
Venue Winton
Contact: Ms. Vanessa Howard Tel: 07 4657 1753
Organisation Winton 60 & Better Program
CELEBRATE SENIORS PARADE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS 1999.
Council on the Ageing (SA)
Parade to the Launch assembles at 10am in Victoria Square and departs at 10.30am along King William Street to disperse at Elder Park. Join in the Banner Competition.
Contact: COTA: Tel: (08) 8232 0422 or Toll Free 1800 182 324.
LAUNCH OF CELEBRATE SENIORS IN THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS 1999.
Council on the Ageing (SA)
The Launch formalities will be held in the luxurious ballroom of the Radisson Playford Hotel and include lunch and entertainment. Celebrate Seniors will be officially launched by the Premier, the Hon John Olsen MP.
Time: Admission from 11.30am Cost: $15. Entry by ticket only.
Bookings COTA (08) 8232 0422 or Toll Free 1800 182 324.
Elizabeth Park Walk
Commences: 11.20am, around shopping centre, mainly for Day Care members
Arranged by Elizabeth Park Community Centre
Life is more than just living - Burra Walk
Commences: 9.30am, meet at bike track, Burra Creek
$5 includes BBQ lunch.
Arranged by Leisure Activity Group, Burra Creek
Pt. Pirie Walk
Commences: 10.00am, Memorial Park, Pt. Pirie
Gold coin donation. Arranged by Pt. Pirie council
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS CENTRAL GLOBAL WALK
Veale Gardens, South Terrace ADELAIDE.
Join millions of people around the world walking towards a society for all ages. An IYOP event organised as part of Celebrate Seniors activities. Other walks being arranged around the state.
Time: 10am. Cost: $2 Registration fee.
Contact; COTA Tel: 08 8232 0422 or Toll Free 1800 182 324.
Centre for Physical Activity Walk at Hampstead Rehabiliation Centre, Northfield.
Commences: 10.00am
Contact: Judy Mack Tel: 08 8222 1891
Go Global Glenelg Walk
Commences: 10.00am
Meet at Mosely Square
Arranged by Recreation for Older Adults
Red Shield Companion Clubs Walk
Commences: 9.50am, at Adelaide Station
Brighton station to beach and on to Wattle Reserve
HOBART WALK & PARADE, TAS
Contact Ms. Pym Trueman, UNAA (Tas) Tel: 03 6229 4269
LAUNCESTON, TAS
Walk from Civic Square covering all the the city parks of Launceston, culminating in a festival in the Launceston Mall.
Contact Kim Shilton, Launceston City Council, Community Planning Tel: 03 6323 3610
DAWN WALK at Lauderdale Canal in Hobart, Tas
The theme is Birds and Birdsong - the Global Circling of the waking birds in the world
Contact Bellerive Community Arts Centre Tel: 03 6245 8742
Balwyn Leisure Centre, meet at 9.30am and walk for two hours, followed by coffee and cake.
Contact Jo Holland Tel: 03 9857 8031
Fitzroy Gardens, booked pavilion
Catholic Homes for the Elderly
Contact Van Murray Tel: 03 9819 1196
Upper Murray Health and Community Services
Contact Joy Gadd, Corryong. Fax: 02 6076 1739
Yarra Ranges Community Health Service
Two walks one around Birdsland, one in bush. Will incorporate some stops to observe gentle exercise.
Contact Morgan Blackrose, 10 St Kilda Ave, Upwey 3158
GLOBAL WALK CELEBRATIONS starting at 11.00am
Residents and families connected with Keilor Retirement Village
(Victoria) will be walking from each end of the village and
around Keilor and Taylor's Lakes as part of the Global Walk celebrations
Contact: George Hunichen
Tel: 03 9361 0609
Halliday Park, Mitcham, Vic
For Trefoil Guild members of Maroondah Region, Guides Australia. The walk will be followed by a sausage sizzle during which the participants will be entertained by the Victorian Scout Band.
Contact Anne McLean Email: library@austin.unimelb.edu.au
Global Walk in Chelsea, Vic
Bicentennial Park at 11.00am, followed by a BYO picnic lunch and entertainment.
Contact: 03 9580 1272 or 03 9772 2114
"Wake up and walk on the Magnificient Mornington Peninsula, VIC
The Retirement Village Association and the residents of The Village Glen at
Rosebud invite you to join us on our version of the Global Embrace
culminating with a free sausage sizzle for all participants"
Contact Jane Luxford Tel: 03 5986 4455 or email us to register on
villglen@pac.com.au
Halliday Park, Mitcham, Vic
For Trefoil Guild members of Maroondah Region, Guides Australia. The walk will be followed by a sausage sizzle during which the participants will be entertained by the Victorian Scout Band.
Contact Anne McLean Email: library@austin.unimelb.edu.au
Global Walk in Chelsea, Vic
Bicentennial Park at 11.00am, followed by a BYO picnic lunch and entertainment.
Contact: 03 9580 1272 or 03 9772 2114
Edenhope
Wimmera Older Adults Recreation Network
Contact Harvey Champness Tel: 03 5382 4599
Global Walk around Caulfield Park, Glen Eira City Council, Vic.
Contact Lynne Howard, City of Glen Eira
Tel: 03 9524 3230
Global Walk, Darebin City Council, Vic.
The walk will depart and conclude at Northcote Town Hall
Contact Anna Vrantsis, Darebin City Council
Tel: 03 9230 4469 or 049 481 9518
Global movement for active ageing walk, City of Casey
Cranbourne Botanic Gardens, followed by a barbecue lunch and entertainment
Contact: Cheryl McInnes, Tel: 03 9705 5218 or email: cmcinnes@casey.vic.gov.au
Three walks of differing lengths, City of Brimbank
Involving Koori community, bbq lunch, afternoon seminar on reconcilitation.
Contact: Kerry Jewson, Tel: 03 9249 4302
City of Frankston
214 hectare reserve. Bush tucker at end
Contact: Pat Sundor, Tel: 03 9804 5458
Active Ageing Global Walk, Melbourne, Vic.
Lower Melbourne Town Hall
Free refreshments, entertainment, information about healthy exercise, walking options provided.
Contact Heather Birch, City of Melbourne
Tel: 03 9658 9915
City of Greater Dandenong and Chandler Secondary College
Three walks of varying lengths.
Contact Joan McKinnon Tel: 03 9239 5169 or 9798 1877
Contact Helen Padalini Tel: 03 5671 2237
Contact Mrs Noel Moline PO Box 973, Bairnsdale. 3875
Contact Alison Carlson, CAE Centre, 256 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000
Contact Jo Holland Tel: 03 9857 8031
Contact Jean Andrews Tel: 03 5482 2240
Contact David Cartledge Tel: 03 5142 3316
Contact Diane Martin Tel: 03 5760 2600
Contact Barb Malseed Tel: 03 5522 2232
or Anne Moore Tel: 03 5522 2294
Contact Keelie Hamilson Tel: 03 5227 0723
Contact Melinda Bessant Tel: 03 9544 4055
Contact Jan Schofield Tel: 03 5226 7422
Contact Sue Lakeman Tel: 03 5345 8399
Contact Anne Taylor Tel: 03 9205 2514
Contact Roz Williams Tel: 03 5728 1000
Contact Belinda Webb Tel: 03 9840 9236
Contact Jeanette Edgar Tel: 03 9871 0380
Contact Adam Boyle Tel: 03 9474 7319
Contact Paul Flint Tel: 03 5862 0222
Contact Sarah Trumble Tel: 03 9433 3153
Contact Chris Podlena Tel: 03 9823 1173
Contact Wendy Nutall Tel: 03 5261 0600
Contact Ann Heywood Tel: 03 5722 0871
Contact Trevor White Tel: 03 5561 4902
Contact Richard Corbet tel: 03 9217 2370
Contact Helen Matthews Tel: 03 9620 1311
Horsham
Wimmera Older Adults Recreation Network
Contact Harvey Champness Tel: 03 5382 4599
Stawell
Wimmera Older Adults Recreation Network
Contact Harvey Champness Tel: 03 5382 4599
Scarborough Contact: City of Stirling Tel: 08 9345 8555
IYOP Keilor Retirement Village Fair
10.00am - 4.00pm
Contact: Fair Coordinator, Joan Heard Tel: 03 9361 0660 Fax: 03 9390 8733
Walk along foreshore, Hampton Beach, Vic.
Part of active Australia Day. Includes Tai-chi, gentle exercise and other activities
Contact: Danielle Ramsay Tel: 03 9599 4371
Bayside City Council
Kingston Walk
From Maria Creek to Rose Town and back to club rooms. Join anywhere Commences: 10.30am and followed by a sausage sizzle
Arranged by Kingston Senior Citizens Club
OCTOBER ORGANISERS in THE ENTRANCE, NSW. 9.30 or 10.30am
Meeting Place: In front of the stage at Memorial Park, cnr
The Entrance Road & Marine Parade, The Entrance.
Contact: Tel:131302
Ceduna Walk
Commences: 11.00am
Down Main Street followed by a launch of local Celebrate Seniors Program.
Arranged by Ceduna Celebrate Seniors Committee.
NOVEMBER NOVICES in CRONULLA, NSW. 9.45am
Meeting Place: Cronulla Railway Station, Cronulla Street, Cronulla.
Contact: Tel:131302
DECEMBER DISCOVERIES in WENTWORTH FALLS, NSW. 10.00am
Meeting Place: Wilson Park, Cnr Great Western Highway and Falls Road,
Wentworth Falls.
Contact: Tel:131302
Please Note: There are many walks planned throughout NSW
which are not listed here.
For details of walks in your area ring 131302.
MARCH MOVERS in GLEBE, NSW. 10.OOam
Meeting Place: Victoria Park, cnr Parramatta and City Roads, Glebe.
Contact: Tel:131302
AUTUMN IN THE GARDENS in SYDNEY, NSW. 10.30am daily
Meeting Place Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Meet at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kiosk.
Contact: Kim Tel: 02 9386 1694
WALKING FOR PLEASURE IYOP WALK in FORREST, ACT.
Meeting Place: Forrest
Contact: Tel: 02 6290 1670
WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN'S LEGACY TO MELBOURNE
Join a professional guide guide for a day's outing by train and on foot.
Contact: Bookings and Reservations 03 9822 3022 or 03 9815 1228
GREATER DANDENONG FESTIVAL, Celebrating Our Heritage
THE "MOVE IT OR LOSE IT" WALK FOR ARTHRITIS in ADELAIDE, SA.
Meeting Place: Torrens Linear Pathway, Adelaide Central.
The Governor General of South Australia will be participating in this
walk with his grandchildren.
Contact: Pauline Kelly Tel: 08 8379 5711
APRIL ACHIEVERS in NORTH WOLLONGONG, NSW. 10.30AM
Meeting Place: Wollongong Harbour, Cliff Road, North Wollongong.
Contact: Tel:131302
COMMUNITY WALK in CHIPPING NORTON, NSW 10.00am
Contact: Tel 02 4758 7937
FULL MOON CEMETERY WALKS in GEELONG, VIC
Contact: Tel: 03 5221 3906
MAY MARCHERS in DENILIQUIN, NSW.
Walk One - Experienced 9.00am
Walk Two - Leisurely 11.00am
Meeting Place: Island Sanctuary, Cressy Street, Deniquilin.
Contact: Tel:131302
JUNE JOGGERS in ORANGE, NSW. 10.00am
Meeting Place: Netball Complex, Anson Street, Orange.
Contact: Tel:131302
JULY JOKERS in TAMWORTH, NSW. 10.30am
Meeting Place: Anzac Park, Cathage Street, Tamworth.
Contact: Tel:131302
AUGUST ADVENTURES in COFFS HARBOUR, NSW. 7.00am
After leaving by coach, we depart for Washpool National
Park for a 4.5km walk.
Meeting Place: Park Beach Plaza Car Park, Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour.
(service station end)
Contact: Tel:131302
SEPTEMBER STROLLERS in LEMON TREE PASSAGE, NSW. 9.30am
Meeting Place: The Marina, Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage.
Contact: Tel:131302
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