Tanjil Tuesday Walkers is a sports club located in Moe – Newborough, Victoria. This club aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle through walking. The club organises weekly walks on Tuesdays at 9:00 am, with a duration of 30 minutes or less.
The group consists of 35 members and walks at a medium pace, suitable for people of various fitness levels. The walks are dog-friendly and pram/wheelchair friendly, making them accessible to everyone.
The meeting point for the walks is at the bench seat/grassed area in front of the Tanjil Place Medical Centre, which is directly opposite the Moe RSL. This location provides a convenient starting point for the walks and can be easily found at 46-48 Albert Street, Moe, 3825.
Tanjil Tuesday Walkers is part of a larger network of walking groups in the area, including the Drouin Walkers, Warragul Morning Striders, Trafalgar Pedominators, and more. This network allows members to connect with other walkers and explore different routes and locations.
The club is proudly supported by the National Heart Foundation of Australia and encourages participants to join their walking community. Walking for an average of 30 minutes a day has numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It also helps manage weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, improves bone density, balance, and coordination, and lowers the risk of falls and other injuries.
Tanjil Tuesday Walkers also offers a free Personal Walking Plan to help individuals feel healthier and happier in six weeks. This plan provides guidance and motivation for incorporating walking into daily routines. Healthcare professionals can refer their patients to this programme, which complements their care and helps meet national physical activity guidelines.
The club also shares inspiring stories from its members, such as Maria, who walked away from diabetes and blood pressure problems by gradually increasing her daily steps. These stories highlight the positive impact walking can have on both physical and mental well-being.
To join Tanjil Tuesday Walkers and be a part of the walking community, individuals can join the Facebook group or contact the club's organiser, Michelle. The club welcomes walkers from Moe – Newborough and surrounding areas and encourages everyone to take part in this simple yet effective form of exercise.