Walk for wagec
Walk for WAGEC is a 10km walk at Centennial Park, Sydney, to raise money so women and children can walk away from violence.
Despite the gravity of the cause, Walk Day is a vibrant celebration of community. There’s something for everyone, with family friendly entertainment, great food from local vendors and even face-painting for our littlest walkers.
Come for a walk with us on Sunday 5 May to build safer futures for women and children.
ways you can walk
walk solo
Strolling solo? You aren't alone! Plenty of participants go solo to show their solidarity with women leaving violence.
walk as a team
Assemble a dream team of friends and family, set up your personal profile and pool your donations as a team. The more, the merrier!
walk with your workplace
How we're making a difference
When a woman leaves a violent partner, she loses so much more than a roof over her head - she risks her safety, faces relocation and loses access to financial stability, community, and support systems.
Our goal is to raise $300,000 to deliver crucial programs for women that:
Testimonials
"I deliberately walked alone as that is how women feel when they walk away… only to be welcomed at the end by WAGEC crew. Very symbolic."
In-person walker, 2023
"I had a fantastic day overall! I walked as fast as I could but somehow other champions who were relaxed and chatting with friends and even dawdling seemed to out-walk me. I reminded myself that my struggle was nothing compared to what women face every day to patriarchal violence, so I stuck it out. Awesome job to everyone on the day."
In-person walker, 2023
"The sea of yellow & purple walking through the grounds in the pouring rain just humbled me. I felt so proud & overwhelmed to be part of this community, all coming together and advocating for the same thing."
In-person walker, 2023
FAQs
Who can participate in Walk for WAGEC?
Absolutely everybody! Any and all humans (and their four-legged friends) are welcome to walk with us. Walk for WAGEC is a safe, fun and inclusive event that celebrates our community.
There are so many ways to customise your walk to make sure it suits you. You can fly solo, form a dream team or corral your colleagues to sign up as a workplace.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please email our friendly team at fundraising@wagec.org.au.
How do I register for Walk for WAGEC?
Registration is a walk in the park! Step one is to decide whether you’re going to walk solo, with a team, or with your workplace. Find more information about how to register here.
Please note that every person who registers for the walk (including people in teams or workplaces) must create their own individual fundraising page.
I’m a bit nervous about walking 10km. Can I still register?
Absolutely! We know that 10km is quite a long way, so if you need to tap out early we encourage you to do so. The most important thing is showing up in whatever capacity you can! If you walk 1km or 10km, every step gets us closer to safer futures for women and children.
How will my donations help?
Every dollar donated to Walk for WAGEC goes towards building safer futures for women and children who have experienced domestic violence and homelessness, and stopping that violence before it starts.
When a woman leaves a violent partner, she loses so much more than a roof over her head - she risks her safety, faces relocation and loses access to financial stability, community, and support systems. Our goal is to raise $300,000 to deliver crucial programs for women that aid in their safety, healing and recovery.
You can learn more about how your donations help here.
