The Heart Foundation wants to support more people to walk more often, as it’s one of the best things we can do for a healthy mind, body and heart.

Whether you want to step up with a group or embark on your own personal walking journey, when you choose Heart Foundation Walking, every step is a victory. Because wherever you’re going, WALKING WINS.

WALKING WINS!

With Heart Foundation Walking, you can:

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Walking 30 mins a day can reduce your risk of heart disease by 35%.

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Reduce your risk of heart disease

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Connect with your community

Cross paths with friends, neighbours and new people while you walk.

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Enjoy better energy, mood and sleep, as well reduced stress and fatigue.

Improve your energy and wellbeing

Get active at your own pace

Walking can be as easy or challenging as you choose. Start slowly and build up over time.

Walk your way to better health 

Did you know that

3 out of 4 Australians

are not active enough?

The good news is that walking at least 30 minutes or more, 5 days per week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 35%. It can also reduce the risk of other chronic diseases such as diabetes and some cancers by up to 40%. It can even help you live longer and enjoy a greater quality of life. 

Get motivated to move more with our walking planner

Our monthly walking planner is full of tips and encouragement to get you on the path to a regular walking habit!

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About Heart Foundation Walking


Over the last 28 years, more than 300,000 participants across the country have stepped up with Heart Foundation Walking. Free and easy to join, Heart Foundation Walking offers support and motivation to help you start and stay walking.


With walking groups suited to various abilities and tailored Personal Walking Plans, we’ve got a walking program ready to meet your needs.

Karen – Walk Organiser

“One of the walking groups I started in Jindalee, a beachside suburb in W.A, has become an extended friendship group. We’re constantly meeting different people. There are many individuals who want to come together but don’t now know where to start and so being involved in the program is an easy and nice way of getting people together and enabling us to walk in a great environment."

John, Individual Walker

“I was reasonably fit to begin with when I started walking, and soon realised that planned walking three times per week was actually improving my cardiovascular health, as well as my general wellbeing. It is the structured approach to attend that made it easy for me to see the difference that walking has made.”

Judy - Group Walker

“Walking makes me feel really good all round – mentally and physically. I feel like I’ve achieved something. 

After retiring from work, I decided that I needed social interaction so joined a walking group and I’ve met some lovely people from all walks of life. I’ve also enjoyed discovering new places in my area and re-discovering old ones.” 

Karen – Walk Organiser

“One of the walking groups I started in Jindalee, a beachside suburb in W.A, has become an extended friendship group. We’re constantly meeting different people. There are many individuals who want to come together but don’t now know where to start and so being involved in the program is an easy and nice way of getting people together and enabling us to walk in a great environment."

John, Individual Walker

“I was reasonably fit to begin with when I started walking, and soon realised that planned walking three times per week was actually improving my cardiovascular health, as well as my general wellbeing. It is the structured approach to attend that made it easy for me to see the difference that walking has made.”

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For heart health information and support, visit heartfoundation.org.au


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