Walkability Action Groups

Introduction to WAGs by Nicole Livingstone OAM

1. What is a Walkability Action Group?

A Walkibility Action Group, or WAG, is simply a group of people that promote more walkable, liveable communities by making their suburb, town or neighbourhood a friendlier and better place to live.

Not trying to do everything yourself is important. 

Well-run, articulate groups can be more credible than individuals in the eyes of government and larger organisation, especially when they have the support of several local community members.

2. What do WAGs do?

Here are some examples:

• iPat (Kyneton) promotes walkability through fun, inspired activities to cultivate community connectedness;
• Locomote (Portarlington) has been constructively involved in assisting their council and local authorities to improve walkability in the Bellarine Peninsula, as well as promoting walking to the wider community;
• East Ivanhoe WAG successfully campaigned for a safer crossing at the Burke Road North roundabout.   

Find other WAGs and see what they're getting up to!

3. Want to start a WAG?

Inspired to start a WAG?  That's terrific!  Go to Set up a WAG and tell us all about your thoughts and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you.