FAQ and T&Cs
When will I get my participant bib?
If you’re joining us on the day at Jells Park, we will provide you with your participant’s bib upon arrival. If you’re joining us virtually, we will be sending these via express postage. We will have optional bib collection days available too - stay tuned for more info!
What are the key times on the event day?
8:30 AM – Event village opens
9:00 AM – Stage formalities begin
9:30 AM – 1km walk begins
10:00 AM – 10km walk begins - sponsored by Westall Free Range Charcoal Chicken
10:25 AM – 5km walk begins (walkers will be released in 3 waves)
10:40 AM – 5km second wave
10:50 AM – 5km final wave
Please note that Wave Times are subject to change
How do I register my family as a team?
Select the relevant number of tickets on the registration page (ie. 2 adult tickets, 2 child tickets), then fill out the details of each member. Once this is done, you will be prompted with a question “Are you fundraising in a Team?” to which you can answer “Yes - Create a new team”, and then you can name your family’s team.
Can I volunteer if I’m not participating?
Absolutely! If you, or any friends or family, would like to volunteer on the day, please check out our VOLUNTEERS page
Can I be involved in another way?
Yes! We’re always on the search for musical acts or talents to be part of our event precinct performances, or as course entertainment to motivate our walkers! Get in touch to discuss at foundation@monashhealth.org
My school wants to be involved but can’t come on the day, can we still support?
Yes! We encourage all schools to either hold their own fundraising walk at their school, or promote the Walk in your school newsletters to families. Schools can contact the foundation for more info at foundation@monashhealth.org
How do I fundraise?
To help raise vital funds for Monash Children’s Hospital all you need to do is share the link to your personal fundraising page with as many people as possible. More shares = more opportunity for donations. Make it personal and tell people why you are participating and how their donations will leave a lasting impact for children’s healthcare.
I’m doing the virtual walk and my steps won’t sync!
If you use either the Fitbit or Strava apps (for those doing the virtual walk) you should be able to sync your steps to your page but if for some reason that is not working or you don’t have the apps, you can manually enter your steps.
What happens when I reach the finish line?
You’ll be awarded a fun “I DID IT!” sticker to wear, and then you can enjoy the remainder of the day in our awesome event village.
Where will the funds go?
Funds raised for Monash Children’s Hospital enable us to invest in research and innovation, improve quality of life, and ensure our young patients and their families receive world-leading care.
The 2027 Walk will support our paediatric cardiology team, who care for children with heart conditions at every stage — from inside the womb, through to infancy, childhood and adolescence. Read more about the Impact.
Are donations tax-deductible and do I get a receipt?
Donations to Monash Health are tax-deductible and all donors will receive donation receipts to their email address within moments of making a donation online. As the fundraiser, you will only receive a receipt for a donation that you personally make.
The Walk is over, can I still accept donations?
It is really awesome that you joined us for the Walk! The great news is that your fundraising page will remain active for a few weeks post-walk so you can keep promoting your page and telling friends and family that you have achieved your goal and they can still make a difference with a donation to Monash Children’s Hospital.
Are there any flashing lights present on the day?
Please be mindful that we may have an ambulance and police car on site who may operate their flashing lights.
Click here to read our full terms and conditions for the event