2023 Mildura Walking Off The War Within

Walking Off The War Within is a not-for-profit corporation that has delivered an important community event since 2017, with walks in Alice Springs, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Kalgoorlie, Mildura, Warrnambool and Uluru!Our 'Walk Family' of  volunteers are passionate about promoting positive mental health outcomes in their communities.

Walking Off The War Within

Hey Mildura, join this movement and help raise awareness of positive mental health. Let's walk as one to let people know they're not alone.

Nowingi Place

2023 Walking Off The War Within -  Community Walks

Walking Off The War Within has transformed from one man’s movement to a series of events, where people of all ages and fitness levels get together and walk and talk about ending the stigma that is often associated with mental health.

The Mildura Walking Off The War Within event is planned for Saturday 14 October, 2023 and we invite you to walk and talk for positive mental health. Here's a bit about the walkWALKING OFF THE WAR WITHIN IN MILDURA 2023Let's march as one and shine a light on positive mental health and wellbeingOn Saturday 14 October 2023, you can be part of Walking Off The War Within in Mildura and help fight depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Together, we can shake off the stigma associated with mental health. Join Emergency Service Personnel, Defence Force Personnel and members of public to walk in memory of Nathan Shanahan, an ADF veteran and firefighter, and other fallen Service Men and Women who have taken their own lives after battling mental health issues. Nathan was a fierce advocate for mental health and PTSI; sadly, Nathan lost his battle in December 2016. Walking Off The War Within is one way Nathan’s legacy continues.The Challenge – complete the ultimate 20km with 20kg or... walk any distance you can - with or without a pack.A family event - The day is designed for families to enjoy together with food and drink vendors including Bobby + Me, children's activities, Footy Star Academy Mildura, Ready Steady Go Kids, education displays, EnviroEDU animals, emergency and defence force vehicle and equipment displays, music by the amazing JATZCRACKERS and Mildura District Pipe Band, or practice some mindfulness with the SALA and Cold Conscious team. We are so grateful to our local service provider's who attend on the day, including MDAS, Headspace, Lifeline, Mallee Family Care, Legacy and Veteran's Counselling Services.The course - Nowingi Place, Hugh King Drive Mildura. The course is along the banks of the beautiful Murray River and is easily accessible for those with restricted movement or for young children.Tickets - FREE or $10, $25 or donation -  Our wonderful volunteers work hard to ensure that his is an inclusive event that is available to everybody. Registration is available for $0, $10, $25 or a nominated amount of your choice. Money raised through ticket sales will cover event running costs, with proceeds donated to local service providers that work in the field of mental heath support and suicide prevention.MERCHANDISE -  Purchase a TSHIRT and/or CAP before the event, from our great mates at Club Aquarius. Merchandise will also be available on the day. <ul><li>DATE: Saturday 14 October, 2023</li><li>TIME: Warm-up activities by Club Aquarius from 8:00am onwards, walk to start at 08:30</li><li>LOCATION: Nowingi Place, Hugh King Drive, Mildura.</li><li>PARKING: There is ample parking available around the area</li><li></li></ul>SPONSORS Our 2023 Walking Off The War Within Mildura, Challenge Sponsors are :Mildura Rural City CouncilMildura RSL Sub BranchCMV FarmsClub AqauariusPRD MilduraAdmediaPrime 7Fisher DevelopmentsJohnsons Trucks Fort Protective ServicesSouthern Cross FarmsW﻿e are generously supported by: Mildura Fruit CompanyMurray River Pink SaltSt John Ambulance SALACold ConsciousRoadway Traffic ManagementReady Steady Go KidsFooty Star Academy MilduraMallee Meats and MoreS﻿hape EventsS﻿unbeam FoodsFollow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/walkingoffthewarwithin/events/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Walking Off The War on Facebook </a> for event updates. For more information visit <a href="http://www.walkoffww.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.walkoffww.com</a>

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