Links:
- Victoria Walks - Victoria Walks is a new walking-for-transport health promotion body funded and supported by VicHealth.
We know that people are more likely to walk in vibrant, supportive, diverse and strong neighbourhoods and communities. Neighbourhoods that people walk around often have a strong sense of ‘community’: they’re more welcoming and inclusive. Many people would like to walk more, but are deterred for various reasons. Things like footpaths, street crossings, shade, lighting, safety, traffic patterns and friendly people all make a big difference to a neighbourhood being an enjoyable place for walking.
The Victoria Walks website www.victoriawalks.org.au has an extensive range of resources and tools to assist people to work together to make their neighbourhoods better for walking.
Victoria Walks encourages people and communities in Victoria to establish ‘walking action groups’ and have their own pages (mini websites) on the website.
Groups that join will:
• Be part of something new, exciting and unique.
• Get an increased chance to bring about real change in the community.
• Get a public profile and web site at no cost.
• Connect with and share experiences with other groups.
• Gain access to lots more!
Walking Action Groups can be very informal— and they can be a lot of fun.
Go to Victoria Walks and get inspired. Your neighborhood is at your feet: step out and explore.
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