23/10/2025
🚶♀️ Part Way is OK! 🚶♂️
Families across East Gippsland are being encouraged to get moving this month by taking part in the local Park and Walk initiative.
Sometimes walking the whole way to school isn’t possible, but even a short walk from a nearby car park can make a big difference.
We're working with four local primary schools on the Park and Walk program.
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School principal Matthew Hamer says the initiative helps students prepare for the day ahead.
“We like the idea because it complements our philosophies of getting kids moving in the morning, they then come to school ready to learn, their brain has been activated,” he says.
Grade six student Hudson has been walking from the Lakes Aquadome car park to school.
“If you’re in the car you’re not really getting active and moving your body. Whereas when you’re walking or riding, you’re getting your brain awake and moving well.”
Health promotion facilitator Anna Mahony says Park and Walk is East Gippsland’s local version of VicHealth’s statewide Walk to School program.
“It helps kids feel more alert in class, boosts their mood, builds healthy habits for life, and gives families a chance to connect on the way to school,” said Anna.
The initiative is supported by East Gippsland Shire Council. Participating schools include St Brendan’s, Lakes Entrance Primary, Eagle Point Primary and Bairnsdale Primary.
🚗➡️👟 Designated Park and Walk sites are located at:
Lakes Entrance Aquadome
Lakes Entrance Recreation Reserve
Eagle Point Boat Ramp
Bairnsdale Woolworths
For more information on GLCH health promotion programs, call 5155 8300 or email [email protected]
📸 St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School principal Matthew Hamer and grade six students Hudson and Sunny.
