Walk It Off

30/12/2025

Happy New Year’s Eve from all of us at Walk It Off Australia.

As 2025 comes to a close, we are incredibly proud of the 17 communities that have grown across the country. While many services close down for the holidays, we believe that New Year's Eve can be one of the most important times to check in, reflect, and find a stable anchor.

We are NOT taking a break. Our walks are happening this week.

If the pressure of the "New Year, New Me" hype feels a bit much, or if you just want to start 2026 with a clear head, find your local group tonight. We provide the consistency you need to navigate the transition into the new year.

Note for Springwood: Our Springwood group is moving to a new home starting tonight! They’ll be meeting at Eden Blue Mountains Cafe on Raymond Road. Check your local page for any specific NYE updates.

Let’s finish the year strong and start the next one together.

Find your nearest walk here: 👉 www.walkitoff.org.au

Change STARTS with a Conversation.



Warragamba
Springwood
Mascot
Cooranbong
Terrigal
Ropes Crossing
Batlow
Lake Munmorah
Katoomba
North Richmond
Long Jetty

16/12/2025

In weeks like this, where external events create collective anxiety, and the intense pressure of the end-of-year push is peaking, the need for simple, consistent support and connection is paramount.

Our 17 communities across Sydney and the Central Coast are walking. We are here to provide that reliable anchor of safety and support. This is a crucial check-in before many people take their holiday break.

Don't start your holidays carrying a heavy load. Use our non-judgmental space to connect, share, and offload the pressure.

Find your nearest Walk It Off community.

Change STARTS with a Conversation.

Springwood (Men's & Women's)
Warragamba (Men's & Women's)
Mascot (Men's)
Cooranbong (Men's)
Terrigal (Men's & Women's)
Katoomba (Men's)
North Richmond (Men's & Women's)
Ropes Crossing (Men's & Women's)
Long Jetty (Women's)
Lake Munmorah (Women's)
Batlow (Men's & Women's)

Find the details, times, and meeting spots for every walk here:

www.walkitoff.org.au



Penrith Men's Walk and Talk SOLiD MEN R U OK? Gotcha4Life

09/12/2025

As the year winds down, social media lights up, and the pressure to be 'happy' increases, many people find themselves feeling more isolated and alone than ever. The "Lone Wolf" mentality, trying to process struggles in solitude, is a trap that feels amplified during the holidays.

This is exactly why Walk It Off is there every single week.

We provide a non-judgmental community that actively combats loneliness. It's free, it's consistent, and it works. True resilience is knowing you don't have to carry the weight alone.

Every one of our 17 communities is walking this week. If you're feeling the pressure or the loneliness, please come and connect.

Change STARTS with a Conversation!

Find your nearest community and choose connection over isolation:

Springwood (Men's & Women's)
Warragamba (Men's & Women's)
Mascot (Men's)
Cooranbong (Men's)
Terrigal (Men's & Women's)
Katoomba (Men's)
North Richmond (Men's & Women's)
Ropes Crossing (Men's & Women's)
Long Jetty (Women's)
Lake Munmorah (Women's)
Batlow (Men's & Women's)

Find the details, times, and meeting spots for every walk here: www.walkitoff.org.au

Things don’t always go the way we hope they will. We put in the work, we show up, and sometimes the result just isn't what we wanted it to be. ​It leaves a heavy feeling, that weight in the chest where you wonder what the next step is.

​For a lot of men, the default setting in those moments is to shut down. Go into the cave. Isolate. Try to process the feeling alone so no one sees the struggle.

​The "Lone Wolf" mentality is a trap. Isolation doesn't heal wounds; it keeps them open, and at this time of year the weight can feel even heavier.

​The difference between staying down and getting back up usually comes down to one thing: Community.

​It’s a powerful reminder for all of us: We don't have to carry the heavy stuff alone. True resilience isn't about being bulletproof; it's about knowing who to call when things get tough.

​If you’re hurting or holding onto something heavy this week, tonight, you have a safe place to share it.

​Join us on our regular summer walk to Lawson's Lookout.

​Details for Tonight:
​What: Walk It Off
​Meet: 5:30 pm for coffee at Product of Italy Springwood (150 Macquarie Rd)
​Walk: 6:00 pm start

​Change STARTS with a Conversation.

​ Springwood Village Bistro 56

02/12/2025

The reason Walk It Off works is simple: Local communities need specific, reliable support.

This is why every single Walk It Off community, from Mascot to Terrigal is essential. We provide a space that understands the local pressures and offers unconditional support.

If life is feeling overwhelmingly busy or chaotic where you are, please know you have a consistent anchor waiting for you.

Find your nearest Walk It Off community and join the relief tonight:

Springwood
Mascot
Cooranbong
Warragamba
Terrigal
Katoomba
North Richmond
Batlow
Ropes Crossing
Long Jetty
Lake Munmorah

Find the details, times, and meeting spots for every walk here: www.walkitoff.org.au

Springwood, we know this week has been chaos.

Between the train delays, traffic chaos, the house fire in our community, and the general overwhelming rush of the Christmas countdown. It’s been a lot!

When the world feels this loud and stressful, your mental health can take the hit first.

Walk It Off is your consistent, reliable hour in the middle of the week to intentionally disconnect from the external pressure and chaos.

It’s a safe space to walk, talk, and get the specific weight of the last week off your chest with people who genuinely understand the local struggle.

Change STARTS with a Conversation.

Details for Tonight:
What: Walk it Off
Meet: 5:30 pm for coffee at Product of Italy Springwood (150 Macquarie Rd)
Walk: 6:00 pm start

We are here, rain or shine, chaos or calm.


Springwood Village

25/11/2025

Change STARTS with a Conversation!

From the Blue Mountains to the Central Coast, our 17 communities are heading out for Walk It Off this week!

Walk It Off is more than one location; it’s a network of local, grassroots support. Every single community is a safe, non-judgmental space built on the simple, powerful idea that Change STARTS with a Conversation.

If you're feeling the pressure of the week, don't carry the load alone. Find your nearest walk tonight and join a community that truly cares.

Where will you be walking this week?

Springwood (Men's & Women's)
Warragamba (Men's & Women's)
Mascot (Men's)
Cooranbong (Men's)
Terrigal (Men's & Women's)
Katoomba (Men's)
North Richmond (Men's & Women's)
Ropes Crossing (Men's & Women's)
Long Jetty (Women's)
Lake Munmorah (Women's)
Batlow (Men's & Women's)

👉 Find the details, times, and exact meeting spots for every walk here: www.walkitoff.org.au

18/11/2025

Happy International Mens Day!

Today isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a global opportunity to appreciate the men in our lives and the positive contributions they make to our world, our families, and our communities.

But it’s also about something deeper.
The objectives of International Men's Day are guided by 6 Key Pillars, which align perfectly with everything we stand for at Walk It Off:

1️⃣ To promote positive male role models: Not just movie stars and sportsmen, but everyday, working-class men who are living decent, honest lives.
2️⃣ To celebrate men’s positive contributions. To society, community, family, marriage, child care, the environment and much more.
3️⃣ To focus on men’s health and wellbeing: Social, emotional, physical, and spiritual.
4️⃣ To highlight discrimination against men: In areas of social services, social attitudes and expectations, and law.
5️⃣ To improve gender relations and promote gender equality.
6️⃣ To create a safer, better world: Where people can be safe and grow to reach their full potential.

At Walk It Off, we see these pillars in action every single day. Every time a man shows up to walk side-by-side with his mates, he is prioritising his health (Pillar 3) and becoming a role model for those around him (Pillar 1).

Take action today. The best way to celebrate is to look after yourself and your mates. Our groups are walking tonight in various locations across Sydney and the Central Coast.

If you’ve been thinking about joining, let today be the day.

👉 Find your nearest walk here: www.walkitoff.org.au

Change STARTS with a Conversation!

Springwood
Mascot
Cooranbong
Warragamba
Terrigal
Katoomba
North Richmond
Ropes Crossing
Long Jetty
Lake Munmorah



Australian Men's Health Forum
Penrith Men's Walk and Talk
Bathurst Men’s Walk and Talk
Central Coast Men's Walk and Talk
SOLiD MEN

11/11/2025

Where are you walking this week?

Warragamba
Springwood
Mascot
Cooranbong
North Richmond
Terrigal
Katoomba
Ropes Crossing
Long Jetty
Lake Munmorah

You can't beat this for a mid-week reset. ☀️

​This is what our summer walking route is all about – getting out into nature, clearing your head, and connecting with a great group of blokes.

​If you've got something on your mind or just need to get out of the house, join us tonight.

Walk It Off is your space to talk, listen, and get things off your chest. No judgment, just support.

​Change STARTS with a Conversation.

​Details for Tonight:
​What: Walk It Off
​Meet: 5:30 pm for coffee at Product of Italy (150 Macquarie Rd)
​Walk: 6:00 pm start

​See you there!

As always thanks to the amazing support from Bistro 56

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07/11/2025

Change STARTS with a Conversation

And this free, practical workshop from Spoke to a Bloke gives you the exact skills to do just that.
It's for everyone - mates, mums, dads, partners.

Sign up for the session on Thursday, 13 November.

04/11/2025

Walk It Off Cooranbong is a Mental Health and Wellbeing support community of Walk it Off Australia, a non-profit registered charity.
Men's walk launching next Thursday, 13th November.
Meeting at Avondale University, 582 Freemans Dr, Cooranbong NSW 2265
5:30 PM for a 6 PM start.

29/10/2025

Join me to celebrate 1 year of Walk It Off Terrigal Ladies!

On Sunday 14th December at Trojans Restaurant and Bar we will be holding a community walk and bbq.

Meet at 10:30am for a 11am walk around Terrigal and be back by 12pm for a sausage sizzle.

We are looking for sponsors and donations for this event so if you or your business would like to get involved please reach out to me at jen@walkitoff.org.au or send me a message.

Looking forward to seeing you all there

29/10/2025

It's Wednesday. All across Sydney and the Central Coast, in suburbs and towns, our communities are lacing up their shoes for Walk It Off and a mid week conversation.

This is where the magic happens. It's the mid-week check-in, the chat with a mate, the moment you get to offload the week's baggage in a space that's supportive and free of judgment.

So, the question is: Where are you walking tonight?

Whether you're a long-time regular or thinking about coming for the very first time, we're ready to walk with you.

👇 Find your nearest walk and all the details on our website: https://www.walkitoff.org.au/

Let us know in the comments which community you're walking with tonight!

Walk It Off-Warragamba, Springwood, Terrigal, Upper Mountains, North Richmond, Ropes Crossing, Mascot, Long Jetty, Lake Munmorah, Batlow

Last week was hot. This week is cool and drizzly. It’s the perfect reminder that life isn't just about the perfect sunny days.

Sometimes things are a bit grey, and that’s especially when a walk and a chat with a mate can make all the difference.

Our commitment to this community is simple: we are here for you every single Wednesday, no matter what the weather is doing.

So grab a light jacket, come and join the conversation, and let's take a step forward, together.

Details for Tonight:
What: Walk It Off
Meet: 5:30 pm for coffee at Product of Italy Springwood (150 Macquarie Rd)
Walk: 6:00 pm start

See you there.

As always thanks to Bistro 56 for their ongoing support.

25/10/2025

Walk It Off is a community based mental well-being initiative that creates a supportive space for people to come together, walk and talk.

Through weekly group walks, we provide a platform to build connections, share experiences, and support one another, promoting better mental and physical health

There are NO membership or joining fees, just turn up and enjoy the walk.

New walkers are always welcome!

“Change starts with a conversation.”

If this is of interest to you, come on down to Camden Showground for our "Pop up walk" kicking off at 4pm today