Helping councils achieve their wellbeing and social connection goals
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Improves wellbeing and social connection
Engaging women 50+ who may be isolated, inactive, or going through life transitions, offering a safe and supportive way to get active in nature
Activates under-utilised local green spaces
No/low-cost, low-impact walking programs encourage regular, ongoing community use
Delivering a proven, low risk, sustainable program model
Aligns with many council priorities (healthy ageing, inclusion, prevention), with support provided to local clubs to implement and sustain the program long-term
The Ripple Effect - pathway to other things
In partnership with:
Helping councils achieve their goals
“Side-by-Side Nature Walks aligns strongly with our priorities around healthy ageing, social connection and preventative health. It’s a low-cost, high-impact model that is easy to support and scale within the community.”
Julia McCusker - City of Greater Geelong
The value of walks just for women
Women can experience certain barriers to walking in nature.
Low body confidence (e.g. worried about not being able to walk the distance), fear of the unknown, fear of judgment and concerns around physical safety.
Many women report that these types of barriers stop them from joining mixed-gender groups and that they can feel more comfortable participating in women-only opportunities until their confidence grows.
Short and slow paced really matters
For many women, the barrier isn’t walking - it’s the pressure around it. Long distances and faster paces can feel daunting, especially when you’re worried about keeping up. Short, slow walks remove that pressure, with a gentle pace and a small time commitment that makes it easier to say yes.
It also reduces the mental load - less planning, less overthinking, just showing up. When something feels manageable and welcoming, people come. And once they come, they connect with others, and their confidence grows.
Who are our participants?
Women over 50 who:
Have just moved to the area and are looking for an opportunity to get to know some people
Are new to retirement or semi-retirement and now have more spare time
Are feeling isolated, and are seeking connection
Are not sporty, but do want to get active
Recently diagnosed with a health issue and/or their doctor has recommended getting active
