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The event will be held on Sunday May 4^th, and is a vibrant celebration of community. There’s something for everyone, with family friendly entertainment, great food from local vendors and even face-painting for our littlest walkers.

You can find more information about the Walk here.

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a feminist, community-based organisation that supports women and children in crisis. Every night, WAGEC supports 200 women and children impacted by homelessness, domestic violence and systemic disadvantage.

Learn more about WAGEC here. 

Registration is a walk in the park! Step one is to decide whether you’re going to walk solo, with a team, or with your workplace. Then, find more information about how to register here.

Please note: every person who registers for the walk (including people in teams or workplaces) must create their own individual fundraising page.

Yes! Online registrations for Walk for WAGEC close on Sunday 27 April but if you’re late to the party, never fear!

You can register for the event on Walk Day by approaching one of the registration desks when you arrive at Centennial Park.

You sure can! No matter how or where you walk, every step counts. 

If you can’t make it to event day, you can complete your 5km/10km walk or run remotely any time, any place between 28 April and 8 May.

For additional support for your remote walk, please email us at walk4wagec@wagec.org.au.

Walk for WAGEC charges a $25 registration fee per person (children under 18 walk free). This fee helps us to cover the cost of the event, so all donations go directly towards supporting women and children. 

We acknowledge that we are walking on stolen Aboriginal Land. If you identify as a First Nations person, you are not required to pay the registration fee. To have your fee waived, please reach out to us.

We also know that times are tough for everyone right now. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please also get in touch.

For more information, or to request to have your registration fee waived, please email walk4wagec@wagec.org.au.

Please note that while all donations to Walk for WAGEC are tax deductible, registration fees are not.

Absolutely everybody! Any and all humans (and their four-legged friends) are welcome to walk with us. Walk for WAGEC is a safe, fun and inclusive event that celebrates our whole community. 

There are so many ways to customise your walk to make sure it suits you. You can fly solo, form a dream team or corral your colleagues to sign up as a workplace.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please email our friendly team at walk4wagec@wagec.org.au.

Yes! Registering to Walk with your Workplace is an amazing way to show your organisation’s support for the women and children in your community – and it’s a great opportunity to connect with your co-workers.

Now, we know that work events on the weekend can throw a spanner in your Sunday plans. You can walk with your workplace at any time that suits you, anywhere that you are between April 28^th and May 4^th. You can find more information about signing up with your workplace here.

We’re here to help! If you run into any trouble with your registration, please reach out to our team at walk4wagec@wagec.org.au.

Welcome to Walk for WAGEC! We’re so excited to have you on board. Now, the fundraising begins.

As extra incentive and to thank you for your hard work, you'll receive a free Walk for WAGEC t-shirt when you raise over $500. How good is that! 

To make sure you’re across everything you need to know, download your Walk for WAGEC Welcome Guide here.

Yes! We’ve put together a social media starter pack to help you spread the word and splash your socials with all things Walk for WAGEC!

You can download social media tiles, Zoom backgrounds, E-signatures and more here.

Remember to tag #walkforwagec when you post!

Yes! We’ve put together a social media starter pack to help you spread the word and splash your socials with all things Walk for WAGEC!

You can download social media tiles, Zoom backgrounds, E-signatures and more here.

Remember to tag #walkforwagec when you post!

Congratulations on reaching a huge fundraising milestone!

We’ll have your prizes ready for you to pick up on Walk Day.

When you go to the registration desk to sign in, you can collect your prizes. To claim your prize before event day, email walk4wagec@wagec.org.au. 

When it comes to fundraising, we know it can be tricky to know where to start.

To help you start off on the right foot, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks to help you kick off your fundraising journey. You can read our top tips here.

We know that walking with your workplace is a little different to going solo! You can find workplace specific resources to help you with your Walk here.

Personalising your fundraising page is an amazing way to show your supporters why you care and encourage them to donate! Let them know why you’re walking and what the event means to you. Here's how to personalise your page: 

• To change your profile picture click the purple camera icon at the top of your fundraising page.
• To change your name, and tell us about why you’re walking, click the yellow pencil icon above ‘Your Name’ on your fundraising page.
  
  

When a woman leaves a violent partner, she risks her safety, financial security and support system.

Escaping the violence is only the first step in her journey to recovery.

Your donation could help a woman escape violence and be supported to heal from trauma.

Our goal is to raise $500,000 that will:

• Provide emergency accommodation to women and children escaping domestic violence and homelessness.
• Fund programs that
• Support children impacted by domestic violence and homelessness to heal, thrive and grow into healthy adults.
• Help us advocate for change in policy and support with government. .
  
  

You can learn more about how your donations help here.

Yes! All donations to Walk for WAGEC over $2 are tax deductible, so all contributions are good for the community AND your tax return – it's a win-win!

Everyone loves options, so when it comes to making a donation, you’ve got a few choices!

• Donate to an individual – to donate directly to an individual, search up their fundraising page here and follow the prompts to make a contribution.
• Donate to a team – to donate to a whole team (rather than an individual member of the team), search up the team name here, find their fundraising page and follow the prompts to make a contribution.
  
  
• Donate direct to Walk for WAGEC – Too many solo superstars and terrific teams to pick from? Donate directly to Walk for WAGEC here!

Manners matter, so we’ll make sure to thank your generous donors for their contributions! After they’ve made a donation, we’ll send them an email to thank them that will include their DGR receipt.

Every contribution (no matter the size) counts, and gets you closer to your goal – and there’s nothing like a personalised thank you note! Try getting creative with your gratitude – social media shout outs, thank you videos or even a personalised email are great ways to show your community you appreciate their generosity.

Registration opens from 7am onwards. You are welcome to arrive any time after 7am but we encourage you to leave enough time to enjoy the food and entertainment on arrival.

Formalities, including the Welcome to Country, opening speech and warm up, begin at 8am.

We officially begin walking at 9am.

Absolutely! There will be delicious food and drinks available on site for purchase before and after the walk.

We encourage people to take public transport to the event. However, if you need to drive there is free parking inside Centennial Park.

Of course! We love to see our four-legged friends at Walk for WAGEC but please note dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the event. If you bring your dog, be sure to snap a photo and tag #walkforwagec so no one misses out on seeing our furry friends!

If running is your jam, you are absolutely welcome to run the 5km or 10km instead of walking! This year we’re giving our runners a head-start so you can have the smoothest run possible.

If you plan to run, please arrive in time to start the course at 9am. Keep your eyes peeled here for the event’s run-sheet - coming soon!

There is no official dress code for Walk For WAGEC, but we’d love to see you in your best yellow and purple outfits! You can purchase official Walk for WAGEC merch here. Merch will also be available to buy in-person on the day.

Remember, Walk for WAGEC is a fun run, so wear clothing that is comfortable and shoes that you can walk in. Be sure to check the weather ahead of time and dress accordingly.

When you arrive at Church Grounds in Centennial Park, please approach the registration desks to check in. Once you’ve checked in and received your wristband, you can peruse our merch tent, enjoy the entertainment, grab a coffee and get ready to Walk!

Yes! Despite the gravity of the cause, Walk Day is a family-friendly and vibrant celebration of community.

Before the walk there will be delicious food and coffee, an 80’s inspired warm-up (and more – stay tuned!) to get you revved and ready to go.

We walk! Walk for WAGEC will proceed rain or shine. If it’s raining on the day, pack your ponchos, bring your brollies and pop on your gumboots to join us for a rather wet walk around Centennial Park!

Walk For WAGEC is a wheelchair and pram-friendly event; however, we kindly ask that all wheelchair and pram users stick to the pavement (as opposed to the grass track) to ensure you complete the course smoothly and safely.

Signage will also be available throughout Church Grounds and around the course, and our team will be on-hand to assist you as needed.

If you have any accessibility requirements of questions, please email walk4wagec@wagec.org.au. 

Walk For WAGEC will adhere to the NSW Health regulations at the time of the event. If you’re feeling unwell on the day, or test positive to COVID-19, we strongly recommend you stay home to ensure the health and safety of others.

The Walk goes ahead rain or shine - so if it’s raining bring your brollies and if it’s sunny bring your sunscreen! Walk For WAGEC strives to be a waste-free event, so we encourage you to bring your own re-usable coffee cup and water bottle which you can fill at the onsite water stations. We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses for extra sun-safety!

Yes - the more the merrier! If your plus-one is over the age of 18, please make sure they register on the day. Children and under 18's do not need to register.