Chair of Walking SA, Wendy Keech, speaks with ABC891’s Spence Denny about #walktoberSA and that when councils develop trail infrastructure, people will walk it.
Month: September 2015
October 2015 is #walktoberSA
October is ideal for walking – the temperatures are mild and the evenings are getting longer.
Find inspiration in our Find a Place to Walk directory, or join a #walktoberSA Walking Event.
Download the #walktoberSA flyer.
Grants Available under Active Clubs Program
The Active Club Program is currently open for and helps active recreation and sports clubs with:
- programs and equipment (up to $5,000)
The grant is for a maximum of $5,000 and funds are allocated on the basis of $10,000 per state electorate. Some electorates have unspent funds from previous rounds so in some electorates there is more than the $10,000 available. The application process is very simple and and you can submit a suitable application that meets the needs of your club. Clubs are being encouraged to apply for the maximum amount. Last round there were some 600 applications and just over one in four were successful.
Application closing date of October 12th 2015.
There will also be a facility round (Round 41) open in early 2016.
Information Sessions
| Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 September 2015 | Unley Park Sports Club
8 Northgate Street, Unley Park |
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Office for Recreation and Sport G2/G3 Conference Rooms 27 Valetta Road, Kidman Park |
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Tuesday 8 September 2015 | City of Salisbury 12 James Street, Salisbury |
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
2015 Annual General Meeting featuring Dr Ben Rossiter, Victoria Walks
Notice of Meeting
7pm Thursday 8th October 2015
Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa Street, Goodwood SA
Drinks and nibbles from 7.00pm
7.15pm Guest Speaker – Dr Ben Rossiter, Victoria Walks
Ben will reflect on the development of Victoria Walks. He will then share some pearls of wisdom from that evolving journey, especially some ideas that may be used to inform the future pathway for Walking SA.
Ben is the Executive Officer of Victoria Walks since it was established by VicHealth in 2009. Victoria Walks is widely recognised for its work in promoting walking and creating walkable communities.
Ben is an internationally recognised leader in walking promotion and is on the board of the International Federation of Pedestrians. He has a long interest in walking and strong, healthy, socially connected communities and urban environments. The theme of his doctoral dissertation was walking in cities. He grew up bushwalking and particularly enjoys walking and playing in his neighbourhood with his children.