How to Participate
Now in its 27th year, Walk to Work Day is a national initiative that encourages working Australians to build regular walking into their daily routines to support better mental health, stronger workplaces and healthier communities. At a time when millions of Australians are living with mental health challenges, there has never been a more important moment to take a simple step towards a healthier you and a healthier workplace. In 2026, the campaign proudly supports Black Dog Institute, giving participants the opportunity to walk for their own wellbeing or walk and fundraise to create real impact for world-leading mental health research, programs and digital services.
Two Ways to Get Involved
Walk for your wellbeing
- No registration required, simply build more movement into your day and make walking part of your normal routine in the lead-up to and on Friday 27 March.
- Walk on your own, with a colleague or as a team, every step supports better mental health.
Walk and fundraise for mental health
Turn your steps into real impact by raising funds for Black Dog Institute.
- Set up a workplace, team or individual fundraising page
- Set a goal and track your progress
- Share your link with colleagues, clients, friends and family
- Download and display the campaign poster in your workplace
- Celebrate your result on Walk to Work Day
Top Tips to Walk More at Work
- Walk all or part of your commute
- Get off public transport a few stops early
- Leave the car further away and walk the rest of the way
- Set your alarm earlier and walk before work
- Take a lunchtime walk with colleagues
- Walk to meetings instead of driving or booking taxis
- Schedule walking meetings and "walk and talk” catch-ups
- Get up from your desk every hour and move around
- Use the stairs instead of the lift or escalator
- Working from home? Walk before work, at lunch or between meetings
- Host a group walk or a healthy breakfast to celebrate participation
PUT YOUR FEET FIRST AND MAKE WALKING WORK FOR YOU
