About Walking Football 4 Health Victoria
Find out how Walking Football 4 Health Victoria began and continued the journey of empowering people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels to stay active, connected, and healthy through walking football.
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WHO WE ARE
Walking Football 4 Health Victoria: Empowering People To Stay Active, Connected, & Healthy
Walking Football 4 Health Victoria is a not for profit organisation that supports people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels to improve their health, fitness, and wellbeing through a safe and inclusive form of football (soccer). This version of the game is designed with modified rules that include no running, no contact, and no balls kicked above waist height, ensuring a low impact and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Established in March 2024 by Mick Trim, the organisation has grown quickly from its beginnings in Epping to a range of locations across Victoria, including Dandenong, Greensborough, and Point Cook, with more sites planned. Walking Football 4 Health Victoria works proudly with partners such as Diabetes Victoria, Disability Sports Australia, and the Shake It Up Australia Foundation, and has formed a key partnership with the Gotcha4Life Mental Health Organisation to expand health and active living opportunities throughout the state.
Walking football is a small-sided game of soccer where the rules are modified to have no running, no contact, and no balls kicked above waist height. The modified rules allow individuals of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels to enjoy all the things they love about football (soccer) without the strain of needing to run almost all the time and the physical contact and high-flying balls which can potentially cause injury. As a result, our social modified football program creates a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment for all to have fun!
All individuals from diverse backgrounds, gender, age, culture, abilities, and fitness levels are welcome to join! As the modified football game is low impact with no running, no contact, and no balls kicked above waist height, people with health conditions like Parkinson’s, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Stroke, and Dementia can join. Anyone challenged with social anxieties or low-self-esteem and confidence are also encouraged to reach out and join.
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Making The World Game Safe, Fun, & Accessible For People Of All Ages, Abilities, & Fitness Levels
About Mick Trim: Founder & Managing Director Of Walking Football 4 Health Victoria
Mick was born in Coburg, VIC but grew up in the UK, hence his accent and love of football (soccer).
He is a supporter of Luton Town FC who currently play in the English Championship division. Mick moved permanently to Melbourne in 1996 and is married to Elma and has 3 children.
In 2016, Mick got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a nerve condition which basically means he is in pain somewhere in his body all the time.
The condition meant he had to give up work, driving and playing sport. As a result, he became very depressed, until Walking Football came along.
He is now able to play the sport he loves, improving his mental health considerably.
After a couple of years of playing, he started Walking Football 4 Health Victoria and, as they say, the rest is history.
He has provided the opportunity for others in similar situations to play the sport, improve mental and physical health and created a supportive community.
Joining Walking Football 4 Health sessions gives you a safe, low-impact way to stay active while enjoying the game in a friendly and supportive community.
We welcome people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels, including those managing health conditions or returning to movement.
With our sessions, you gain the benefits of enhanced wellbeing, meaningful social connection, and a fun approach to staying healthy.
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Where You Can Join Us
Locations Where You Can Join Walking Football 4 Health Sessions
Since 2024, we have rapidly expanded from Epping to multiple locations across Victoria, including Dandenong, Greensborough, and Point Cook, with more to come.
Current Locations
- Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs
- Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
- Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs
- Melbourne’s South Eastern Suburbs
- Regional Victoria (Selected Locations)
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