The Pathways for Carers program takes carers on an accessible walk through a local walking trail and ends at a local cafe. Participants only require a reasonable level of fitness to complete the gentle walk led by an experienced lead carer. Carers can enjoy a complimentary coffee and cake at a local café as they listen to a guest speaker provide information on a nominated topic. See metropolitan Melbourne walking locations and 2021 dates below:
Mt Evelyn
Meeting location: Mt Evelyn Community House, 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn 9736-1177 at 9.30am
Dates: 1 July, 5 August, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December
For further information contact:
Nicky Condello at Mt Evelyn Community House, 9736-1177, [email protected]
Ringwood
Meeting location: Bark and Silk Cafe, Burnt Bridge Shopping Centre, 434 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood East
Dates: 9.30am on the second Tuesday of each month and 1pm on the fourth Saturday of each month
For further information contact:
Healesville
Meeting location: Beechworth Bakery, 316 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville at 9.45am
Dates: 23 June, 28 July, 25 August, 22 September, 27 October, 24 November, 15 December
For further information contact:
Amanda May, Disability Inclusion Officer on 9294 6741 or [email protected]
Rowville
Meeting location: The Butler’s Pantry, Wellington Village Shopping Centre, 4/1090 Wellington Rd, Rowville at 9.30am
Dates: The fourth Monday of each month
For further information contact:
Belinda Carney, Knox City Council, [email protected], ph. 9298 8178
Wheelers Hill
Meeting location: Jells Park, Waverley Road, Wheelers Hill at 10am
Dates: The second Friday of each month
For further information contact:
South Yarra (City of Melbourne)
Meeting location: South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre, Fawkner Park at 10.45am
Dates: 5 July, 2 August, 6 September, 4 October, 1 November, 6 December
For further information contact:
Fiona Addison, [email protected]
Hawthorn (City of Boroondara)
Meeting location: Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry Street, Hawthorn at 10.45am
Dates: February 2022
For further information contact:
Kate Clampett or Tine Donaldson on 9819 2629 or [email protected]
Frankston (City of Frankston)
Meeting location: Frankston Foreshore TBA at 10.00am
Dates: 14 October, 11 November, 9 December
2022: 13 January, 10 January, 10 February
For further information contact:
Karen McMahon, ph:1300 322 322, [email protected]
Or register here
Heidelberg (Banyule City Council)
Meeting location: Possum Hollow Park Playground, Beverley Road, Heidelberg at 9.45
Dates: Third Thursday of the month commencing 17 February 2022
For further information contact:
Tash Coleman, Banyule City Council’s Carer Support Officer at [email protected] or 0423 003 192