Sunbury Neighbourhood House is hosting carers walks which aim to provide carers with social connection, improved wellbeing and a chance to share knowledge.
Running on the third Thursday of each month and changing routes each session, the Sunbury group is set to next walk together on Thursday, August 15.
The 45-minute walks take carers on a relaxed-pace stroll through Sunbury, which SNH carers walk leader Ken Wheeler said will offer the opportunity for participants to unite and take a short break.
“[It’s] for … a group that is probably forgotten about a lot of the time – carers,” he said.
“It’s not a bad opportunity for people to get a little bit of exercise, which is always good for the mind and the body, but also … people that have shared experiences and can have a chat with each other and learn from each other.“
Mr Wheeler said the group accepts all walking paces and abilities, and has a focus on creating a social atmosphere with an opportunity for peer-to-peer support.
“We just take our time, have a nice walk, a bit of a chat, and then we come back and have a cup of tea and a bit more of a chat,” he said.
The walks begin and end at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
Details: sunburyhouse.com.au
Oscar Parry
