SPAN Central Victoria
Events
SPAN Annual Walk 2026
Bendigo SPAN Suicide Awareness Walk
Location: Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct
Join the community for the SPAN Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk, a key event in promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention in the Bendigo region. This event is designed as a safe space where individuals can gather to share stories, remember loved ones, and find support among peers.
SPAN Annual Walk 2027
Bendigo SPAN Suicide Awareness Walk
Location: Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct
Join the community for the SPAN Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk, a key event in promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention in the Bendigo region. This event is designed as a safe space where individuals can gather to share stories, remember loved ones, and find support among peers.
SPAN Annual Walk 2028
Bendigo SPAN Suicide Awareness Walk
Location: Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct
Join the community for the SPAN Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk, a key event in promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention in the Bendigo region. This event is designed as a safe space where individuals can gather to share stories, remember loved ones, and find support among peers.
ANNUAL WALK
Third Sunday in March
Every Year
SPAN hosts a suicide awareness walk through the streets of Bendigo.
Open to everyone, the walk is a powerful community event that brings people together to honour those we've lost, support those still struggling, and remind each other that no one walks alone.
With over 500 participants and growing each year, the event includes a community walk through Bendigo, live music and a free BBQ, onsite support from mental health services and a memorial wall with butterfly tributes.
There’s no cost to take part — just come as you are, walk with us, and be part of the conversation that saves lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The SPAN Walk takes place on the third Sunday in March each year in Bendigo. It’s a morning event, with registrations and pre-walk activities kicking off around 9:00am.
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The walk begins and ends at Rosalind Park, Bendigo. Participants follow a guided route through the streets of Bendigo, walking together in a show of community support and remembrance.
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No registration or payment is required. The walk is free and open to everyone. Just turn up on the day — no RSVP needed.
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Everyone is welcome. Whether you’ve lost someone to suicide, experienced your own struggles, or simply want to show your support — we invite you to walk with us.
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Alongside the walk, the event includes:
A free community BBQ
Live music and entertainment
A memorial wall with butterfly tributes
Access to mental health support services and resources
A safe, supportive space to talk, reflect, and connect
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Absolutely. This is a family-friendly event. Children are encouraged to attend, and dogs on leads are welcome too.
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Comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and clothing suitable for the weather. Some people bring signs, photos, or butterflies in memory of loved ones — but you don’t need to bring anything to be part of the day.
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Yes. On the day, you’ll be invited to write a name or message on a paper butterfly and add it to the memorial wall in remembrance of someone lost to suicide.
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Yes. We have trained counsellors and representatives from local mental health organisations available for support, information, or a quiet chat.
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You can support us by:
Sharing the event with your community
Making a donation
Volunteering with SPAN throughout the year
Starting conversations that matter