A walk with mates to change lives

A group of men from the NSW coast have been doing a very simple thing in communities across the Far West – going for a walk. But the simple act of walking with mates can have life-saving outcomes for men who are isolated or lonely. That’s the message behind The Man Walk, an initiative started in Kiama four years ago that is now operating in 80 communities in Australia.

Last week, 12 members of the Man Walk headed to Bourke, Brewarrina, Lightning Ridge and Goodooga, to spread the word about the benefits of sharing a simple stroll and a conversation with other men.

Clint Poole is one of the organisers of the Man Walk road trip to the west, and he said he was keen for men in remote communities to have the opportunity to connect through the Man Walk.

“Basically, the aim of the Man Walk has three principles - to connect men, strengthen community and combat loneliness and isolation,” Clint said. […]

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First photo before leaving Jamberoo on Monday morning. L-R - Ian Facey, Gary Marks, Clint Poole, Ray Burley, Mark Cronin, Pete Willims, Len Cumbers, Bill Huuskes, Rob Lee,  Bob Traeger, Col Cavanar and Neil McLaren (missing from photo). Photo TWH