Oot & Aboot x Euphoria Social LGBTQIA+ Morning Wellbeing Walk
Details
Registration required at below link:
Tickets: $5
https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-oot-and-aboot-lgbtqia-regional-wellbeing-hike
Join Oot & Aboot in collaboration with Euphoria Social for a relaxed LGBTQIA+ morning wellbeing walk at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
This is not a fitness session.
This is not a race.
This walk is designed to create space for slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and building safe community.
At the start of the walk, you’ll have the option to select a simple intention word to carry with you throughout the morning.
We’ll move at a gentle, inclusive pace through the gardens, pausing occasionally to notice elements of the natural environment — such as scent, sound and scenery — and reflect on how time in green spaces supports mental wellbeing.
No one is left behind.
You’re welcome to talk, walk quietly, or simply be present.
## Post-Walk Community Coffee (Optional)
The event concludes with a coffee at The Terrace café for those who wish to continue connecting. This is completely optional.
## Meeting Point
We will meet outside The Terrace café at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Please arrive by 8:50am for an 9:00am sharp start.
## Agenda
- 8:50 am - 9:00 am
### Arrival & Welcome
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
### Gentle Guided Walk
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
### Optional Community Coffee
## Know before you go
1. Who is this walk for?
This walk is for LGBTQIA+ adults seeking connection, gentle movement and time in nature. All fitness levels are welcome, provided you are comfortable walking 6–7km at a relaxed pace.
2. How far will we walk?
Approximately 4–5km on flat, accessible paths.
3. What should I bring?
Please bring:
- A bottle of water
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Staying hydrated is essential, especially in warmer months.
4. What should I wear?
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Enclosed walking shoes recommended.
5. What happens if the weather is bad?
The event will be cancelled if severe weather is forecast. Participants will be notified at least 24 hours prior.
6. Is this a therapy session?
No. This is a peer-led wellbeing walk focused on community and nature connection. It is not a therapy or clinical service.
7. Can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable. You may transfer your ticket to a future event with at least 24 hours’ notice.
## About the Collaboration
Oot & Aboot is a volunteer-run registered LGBTQIA+ charity creating inclusive outdoor and nature-based experiences that support mental wellbeing.
Euphoria Social, a grassroots not-for-profit championing mental health, inclusion, and belonging for LGBTQIAPN+ communities across Victoria.