The Walk, Better Together is about raising awareness that Australia’s community, economy and culture was and is strengthened by migrants and refugees, and highlights the importance of cultural diversity and inclusion, with a clear message that we are better together.

The Walk will see MRC Tasmania Chair, the Hon Peter Gutwein walk over 330 km from his hometown of Launceston to Launceston Airport, flying to Sydney Airport and then walking on to Canberra. This will occur between October 1 and 9, 2024.

BACKGROUND

In June 2024 the Hon Peter Gutwein Chair of MRC-Tas, concerned by increasing reports of racism in the community, decided to change the conversation and embarked on a 350 km walk across Tasmania to raise awareness of the economic and social importance of cultural diversity. Following The Walk Tasmanian Federal MPs and representatives from industry across Australia have encouraged Peter to take The Walk and its powerful message and platform to the national stage.

PURPOSE

The purpose of The Walk, Better Together is to:

·       Raise Awareness:  Increase public understanding and acceptance of the benefits and contributions of a multicultural society.

·       Foster understanding:  Increase public understanding of the value of cultural diversity 

·       Raise Funds: Through donations raise funds to support ongoing initiatives that promote the importance and benefits of multicultural Australia

·       Bipartisan commitment: Encourage Members of Parliament to unify and affirm commitment to a multicultural Australia (in line with the Multicultural Framework).

Donations will not be used to cover expenses associated with conducting The Walk, Better Together.

All transport and accommodation is being provided by in-kind support from industry partners.