From: South Coast Active Communities
Walktober is upon us and local group South Coast Active Communities (SCAC) are encouraging all in Bass Coast & South Gippsland to get active and step out into our great outdoors with five scheduled walks across the region on Wednesday 27 October.
Walktober is in its fifth year and Gippsport program coordinator Gene Parini believes, “it really is an ideal time of year to get active again and walking is an easy, low cost way to exercise.” The Walktober initiative supports local government, community groups and organisations to organise a range of walking activities for their community. Last year over 500 events and 90,000 people participated in Walktober around the state.
SCAC is a consortium of organisations from health, recreation and local government. This Walktober they have organised five walks at different places across the South Coast including at Churchill Island, Inverloch, Meeniyan, Sandy Point and Toora. The walks will be a great way to mark the month of activity and hopefully be the spark for regular walking groups to be formed.
Varied times and types of walks have been arranged and there should be something there for all as health promotion Manager Vicki Bradley explains, “Whether you are after a leisurely stroll or a brisk walk we encourage everyone to get involved. Walking can be tailored to your specific ability and even a small walk helps your health.”
The details for Walking All Over the South Coast walks on Wednesday 27th October are as follows and please visit www.walktober.com.au for other events in the local area.
CHURCHILL ISLAND Pram / Family Walk
Meeting Place: Churchill Island Car park
Time: 11.30am
About: Walks are pram friendly: a 5 km circuit or a 2km walk
Contact: Jenny Merrick Email: jenny.merrick@ymca.org.au Mob 0435 965 832
INVERLOCH Pole Walking
Meeting Place: Gazebo, Rainbow Park Children’s Playground. Ramsey Blvd
Time: 10.30am
About: Pole walking along foreshore
Contact: Gene Parini Phone: 5671 3500. Mob 0428 358 335
MEENIYAN Great Southern Rail Trail Seniors Walk
Meeting Place: Entrance of Rail Trail at Meeniyan
Time: 11am
About: Leisurely walk to Railway Bridge and back.
Contact: Julia Lomas Phone: 5667 5648
SANDY POINT Foreshore Walk
Meeting Place: Lawn Area across the road from General store, Beach Parade
Time: 5.30pm
About: Leisurely walk on foreshore. Walk as much as you want.
Contact: Christine Phone: 5683 9780
TOORA Kids On The March
Contact: Mark Lindsay Email: mark.lindsay@ausport.gov.au Mob 0437 700 428
For more information you can contact Gene Parini at GippSport
Ph: 03 5671 3500, Mobile 0428 358 335 or gene@gippsport.com.au