THE LONG WALK

Essendon v’s Richmond Dreamtime at the G

Join us for pre match activities and live entertainment followed by the iconic “Long Walk” to the G

The Long Walk, Inspired by Michael Long’s historic Walk to Canberra, we are dedicated to keeping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and futures on the national agenda. Through our educational programs in schools, we empower First Nations children with knowledge, culture, and opportunity, fostering pride and leadership for generations to come.

TLW Crewneck

$100.00
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Beanie

Beanie

$35.00
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Pick up is available from The Long Walk Naarm event - Fri 23rd May 2025. 3pm - 5:30pm

Select "pick up in store" when checking out under delivery option

Scarf

$60.00
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Pick up is available from The Long Walk Naarm event - Fri 23rd May 2025. 3pm - 5:30pm

Select "pick up in store" when checking out under delivery option

LED light stick

LED light stick

$6.00
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Pull plastic tab out then press button to activate

Rainbow string to wear around neck

Colours of lights: red, green, blue

Help us bring Michael Long's vision to life

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Walk the Talk is The Long Walk's flagship education program and Michael Long has a vision to build the first digital based national education platform that teaches the true and powerful history of First Nations peoples to both teachers and students.

"We want to get Walk the Talk into every classroom across the country and empower teachers to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education in their classrooms. Education builds understand and empathy which is the key to achieving genuine change and reconciliation."

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Our Programs

The Long Walk raises awareness to improve and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and life opportunities.

Ganbu Gulin

Little Long Walk

Our Event Partners

Nick Reece, Lord Mayor

MESSAGE FROM THE LORD MAYOR OF MELBOURNE

"For more than two decades, thousands of Melburnians have walked together to celebrate and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and peoples, as part of Michael Long’s Long
Walk event.

The City of Melbourne proudly supports this tradition once again through our Events and Partnerships Program, bringing the community together for the 2025 Long Walk to the Dreamtime at the 'G.

The Yarra-Birrarung has been a sacred meeting place for generations – a site of ceremony, trade and storytelling, where people from across the Kulin Nation gathered and cared for Country. It is a privilege to walk along it and share in its history as part of this event. Join footy fans, First Nations peoples, and community members in walking for solidarity, remembrance, and hope.

The City of Melbourne is dedicated to fostering reconciliation by governing with First Peoples, enabling true self-determination, and building an inclusive, equal, and prosperous future for all.

We also thank the Long Walk team, whose tireless work brings our community together each year, and whose ongoing advocacy strengthens Melbourne as a city that celebrates and respects its deep
Aboriginal heritage."

The Long Walk Event