The Long Walk

The Long Walk The Long Walk is a charity inspired by Michael Long's walk to Canberra that raises awareness for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander wellbeing

The Long Walk holds two major awareness raising events each year
THE LONG WALK
THE LONG LUNCH

The Long Walk also delivers school based education and cultural programs:

Walk the Talk
Speak Up Speak Out
One Mob

Scott Darlow is back and taking centre stage 🔥Join us live at The Long Walk 2026 as this powerful Yorta Yorta artist bri...
21/05/2026

Scott Darlow is back and taking centre stage 🔥

Join us live at The Long Walk 2026 as this powerful Yorta Yorta artist brings music, culture and storytelling 🎶

🗓 Friday 22 May
📍 Birrarung Marr, Hilltop
⏰ 2:30–5:30pm

Walking together means everyone can be part of the journey! Thanks to Travellers Aid, free wheelchair assistance will on...
19/05/2026

Walking together means everyone can be part of the journey!

Thanks to Travellers Aid, free wheelchair assistance will once again be available at The Long Walk Naarm 2026 — helping more people connect, participate and feel included 🙌🏽

Contact us for more info: [email protected]
🗓️ Friday 22 May
📍 Birrarung Marr Hilltop
⏰ 2:30–5:30pm (walk from 5:30pm)

Storytelling in motion ✨ take the stage at The Long Lunch, showcasing First Nations contemporary dance and empowering th...
19/05/2026

Storytelling in motion ✨

take the stage at The Long Lunch, showcasing First Nations contemporary dance and empowering the next generation through culture and movement 🍃

The Long Lunch conversation you don’t want to miss 🔥An incredible panel of leaders and legends - from the field to the b...
19/05/2026

The Long Lunch conversation you don’t want to miss 🔥

An incredible panel of leaders and legends - from the field to the boardroom, and everywhere in between. Every voice carries experience, resilience and impact 👣

For the first time, we’re opening up our Long Lunch Raffle to the public 🤩Not only can you win some incredible prizes – ...
18/05/2026

For the first time, we’re opening up our Long Lunch Raffle to the public 🤩

Not only can you win some incredible prizes – you’ll also be supporting The Long Walk School Programs, helping us continue delivering meaningful education and cultural connections 👣

🎟️ Tickets: 1 for $25 or 3 for $60
🔗 https://shoutforgood.com/event-ticketings/the-long-lunch-raffle-2026

*Raffle drawn on Wed 20 May
Winners contacted by Sun 24 May*

Koorie children can access more hours of kinder 👏🏽Come and yarn with us about what this means for your child and family ...
18/05/2026

Koorie children can access more hours of kinder 👏🏽

Come and yarn with us about what this means for your child and family at The Long Walk Naarm 2026 👣

🗓 Friday 22 May 2026
📍 Birrarung Marr, Hilltop
⏰ 2:30–5:30pm

The team from the Department of Education will be there to talk about the benefits of kinder, how to access more hours, and how to enrol.

Free lunch bags will be available on the day 🤩
We look forward to seeing you there.

Find out more about kinder for Koorie children at www.vic.gov.au/koorie-kids-shine ​

✨ joins The Long Walk Naarm for the very first time ✨Come be part of an afternoon centred on shared stories, community,...
14/05/2026

✨ joins The Long Walk Naarm for the very first time ✨

Come be part of an afternoon centred on shared stories, community, and live sound 👣

🗓 Friday 22 May 2026
📍 Birrarung Marr, Hilltop
⏰ 2:30–5:30pm

🎶 Live music on Country 🎶We’re excited to have the incredible back on stage at The Long Walk – NaarmJoin us for an afte...
13/05/2026

🎶 Live music on Country 🎶

We’re excited to have the incredible back on stage at The Long Walk – Naarm

Join us for an afternoon of powerful storytelling, connection, and song ✨

🗓 Friday 22 May 2026
📍 Birrarung Marr, Hilltop
⏰ 2:30–5:30pm

FREE Family-friendly Day, full of fun 🎶🖤Join us at The Long Walk Naarm for live music, dancing, cultural and sporting ac...
13/05/2026

FREE Family-friendly Day, full of fun 🎶🖤

Join us at The Long Walk Naarm for live music, dancing, cultural and sporting activations, food trucks and more! — all are welcome ⭐️

🗓 Friday 22 May 2026
📍 Birrarung Marr, Hilltop
⏰ 2:30–5:30pm
👉 Swipe for key timings

Come down and walk alongside us as we celebrate culture, community and connection 👣

🌟 LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at The Long Lunch, hosted by the inspiring Inala Co...
12/05/2026

🌟 LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE 🌟

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at The Long Lunch, hosted by the inspiring Inala Cooper 🙌🏽

Held in honour of Michael Long’s historic trek to Canberra, this prestigious charity luncheon supports The Long Walk’s vital cultural and educational programs 👣

This is more than just lunch - it’s a gathering of corporate and community leaders, celebrating the power of sport, culture, and reconciliation ✊🏽

Back by popular demand, Australia’s most established and popular Aboriginal comedian Kevin Kropinyeri 🤩

📅 Wednesday 20th May 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Plaza Ballroom, 191 Collins St, Melbourne
🎟️ Tickets: $320 each - thelongwalk.com.au/products/the-long-lunch-tickets

Address

Essendon Football Club, 275 Melrose Drive
Melbourne, VIC
3045

Website

http://shoutforgood.com/event-ticketings/the-long-lunch-raffle-2026

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