Get Involved

You can get involved in Walk for WAGEC solo, in a team, with your workplace, or by choosing to donate! See below for more information:

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TEAM UP

We encourage you to complete Walk for WAGEC with a team which could include your work colleagues, friends or family members. 

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WORKPLACES

You can get your workplace involved to walk in-person or virtually!
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DONATE

If you are not walking with us, you can still support Walk for WAGEC by donating to a friend, colleague or family member’s page or by donating directly to the event.

"My team had a wonderful day. We were super happy about how child friendly it was. The addition of the fairy entertainer was superb!"

—Susie, In-Person Team Walker, 2022

FAQs

How can I complete Walk for WAGEC?
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You can complete Walk for WAGEC by walking 5km or running 10km on Sunday 7th May in Centennial Park, Sydney or virtually anywhere and anytime between 1st May and 7th May.

where will my money go?
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Money you raise by taking part in the Walk for WAGEC will help women and their families walk away from violence.  

WAGEC has taken active steps to create programs that build financial independence, nurture healing and well-being and enrich children’s development. To operate these programs, we rely on community and philanthropic donations.

 

$20 provides a child with an Essentials Welcome Pack to help them feel at home at WAGEC 

$50 can fill a Mum’s petrol tank so she can get her kids safely to school each day 

$100 gives a teenager three personal tutoring sessions to help them keep up at school 

$150 provides a supported playgroup session providing learning for kids and  mums   

$200 provide a therapeutic family workshop for mums and kids to heal together 

$500 provides a safety plan for a woman and her children in crisis  

$750 provides a woman with a month of personalised support with our in-house psychologist 

$1000 helps a family establish a safe new home 

How do I set up a team?
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We encourage you to complete Walk for WAGEC with a team which could include your work colleagues, friends or family members. Whether you complete the Walk individually or as part of a team, you can inspire members of your community to get involved in some friendly competition and see who can raise the most amount of money to support families escaping domestic violence. 

You will have the option to create or join a team during registration or from your individual fundraising page after you’ve registered.

Is my donation tax deductible?
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Yes. WAGEC is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, which means you will receive a tax-deductible receipt for any donation of $2 or more.

If you or someone you know needs support in Australia call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or go to wagec.org.au