Join us on a journey of empowerment for yourself, for women, and for the next generations.

Hear stories of the many brave and courageous women in our community who, with the right support, have found freedom and safety away from domestic violence. Learn about Jenny’s Place, our work to support women and children, and how you can empower yourself and future generations to help break the cycle of domestic violence within our community.

This event isn’t just about walking to raise funds; it’s about building connection, understanding and empathy. We need to walk in her shoes to create real change. We as a community also need to learn true, practical ways to support women and children. When we empower ourselves, we empower change.

The Empowered Walk

Who
All welcome!
Who
When
Sunday 27th November 2022
8am: Check-in and t-shirt pickup
9am: Start walking
When
Location
Leaving from 'The Tree of Knowledge', Hannell St, Wickham and walking 3.5km to arrive at the Newcastle Foreshore Carriage Sheds
Location
Cost
Adults: $30
Children (6-12): $10
Under 5: Free
Cost includes an event T-shirt
Cost
Register Today!

Exhibition and Picnic

Join us for finish-line celebrations. There will be food trucks and entertainment and an exhibition sharing the stories of brave, fierce, and strong women who have walked the path and broken the cycle of violence. Join family and friends to learn and inspire change. Let’s empower each other and the next generations.

Who
All welcome!
Who
When
Sunday 27th November 2022
Join us between 10am - 2pm
When
Location
Newcastle Foreshore Carriage Sheds
Location
Cost
Free entry
Cost

A little about Jenny's Place

Jenny’s Place have been supporting women and children to break free from the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness in the Hunter for over 40 years.

The Empowered Walk will raise funds and awareness, and support the delivery of our services in the Hunter. Real change comes from broader understanding and collective action. Our hope through this event is that our community will come together to learn practical and effective ways to support those around them.  

With the right knowledge and understanding, we can all feel more empowered to create change. We can encourage and support women to have a fierce soul, a heart that is brave and a mind that is strong. We can all help to create a future where women and children live free of domestic violence and homelessness. It all starts with empowering ourselves.

Register today to become an Empowered Walker

  • Register
  • Pay entry fee & select t-shirt
  • Setup fundraiser page

Complete the registration below to participate in the Empowered Walk. Each person walking, including children, must register separately. After registration, you’ll be redirected to ‘Shout for Good’ for payment, t-shirt selection, and to set up your fundraiser page. When setting up your fundraiser page, you’ll have the option to register as an individual walker, set up a team or join a team.

Register Today!

I agree to complete in this event on the following basis:

  1. Risk Warning (pursuant to Section 5M Civil Liability Act 2002) Warning is given to all entrants in the Jenny’s Place Empower Walk that there is the risk of harm to their person. You should not enter this event unless you are physically capable and reasonably anticipate completing the walk. Risks include uneven ground, natural man-made obstacles, and pedestrian crossings.
  2. By participating, I accept all risks necessarily flowing from my participation that could result in loss of life or permanent injury. Accordingly, I release all people associated with the conduct of the event from, and will indemnify them against, all liability (including liability for their negligence) for all injury, loss or damage arising out of or connected with my participation in this event. For clarification, the people released include event organizers, promoters, sponsors, managers, government and public authorities, Jenny’s Place, Canvas Events PR Marketing Co Pty Ltd, its members, State and Territory associations and all of their respective directors, employees, agents, contractors and volunteers including event medical and paramedical personnel. This release and indemnity continue forever and binds my heirs, executors, personal representatives, and assigns.
  3. I consent to receiving any medical treatment that event organizers think desirable during or after the event.
  4. I consent to event organizers using my name, image and likeness, before during or after the event, for event promotional broadcasting or reporting purposes in any media.
  5. I understand that compulsory insurance cover affected for participants in this event may not cover me for all injury, loss or damage sustained by me.
  6. Safety precautions undertaken by organizers (such as course supervision, safety briefings, are a service to me and other walkers but are not a guarantee of safety.
  7. I am fully responsible for the security of my personal possessions at the event.
  8. If I am unable to take part in the walk or if the event is cancelled for any reason, my registration fee is non-refundable.
  9. I have informed through entry process, details of any medical or physical conditions from which I suffer that might affect my performance or be relevant if medical treatment is needed.
  10. I will not attend the event should I be displaying any symptoms known to COVID-19 or live with anyone who is self-isolating. I will not attend if I or anyone I live with is awaiting a COVID-19 result.
  11. I agree to abide by all event rules and directions issued by the event organizer. I certify that I am 18 years of age or older or participating with a parent or legal guardian and I have read this document and fully understand it.