Walking Football 4 Health Victoria’s Organisation History
Let us take you on a journey starting from our humble beginnings to us becoming a champion for health, wellbeing, social inclusion, and community connection in Victoria.
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Our Organisation’s History
Walking Football 4 Health Victoria – From Beginning To Today
Walking Football 4 Health Victoria began its inspiring journey on 9 March 2024, when founder Mick Trim — motivated by his own health challenges and passion for football — launched the organisation’s first session at Y Leisure City in Epping.
After becoming officially incorporated on 1 April 2024, our organisation quickly expanded, opening new locations across Victoria, including Dandenong and Greensborough, and later hosting our first tournament in August 2024.
Throughout 2024, Walking Football 4 Health continued gaining momentum, adding more session locations, running additional tournaments, and growing community engagement — even reaching the Parliament of Victoria as part of its advocacy for accessible, low‑impact sport.
Today, our organisation delivers safe, inclusive walking football sessions across Melbourne and selected areas in regional Victoria, supported by collaborations with partners such as Diabetes Victoria, Disability Sports Australia, and the Shake It Up Australia Foundation, while championing health, fitness, wellbeing, social inclusion, and community connection for people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels.
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Our Approach
Making The World Game Safe, Fun, & Accessible For People Of All Ages, Abilities, & Fitness Levels
Success From The Start
9th March 2024
After a couple of years of playing, Mick Trim started Walking Football 4 Health Victoria and as they say the rest is history.
After a couple of years of playing, Mick Trim started Walking Football 4 Health Victoria and as they say the rest is history.
Our Begging
9th March 2024
First ever session at Y Leisure City Epping, Victoria
First ever session at Y Leisure City Epping, Victoria
Incorporated
1st April 2024
Officially became Incorporated and acquired an ABN
Officially became Incorporated and acquired an ABN
Locations Added
29th June
Second location at Dandenong Soccer 5’s opens
12th July
Greensborough location opens at Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre
Second location at Dandenong Soccer 5’s opens
12th July
Greensborough location opens at Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre
Our First Tournament
3rd & 4th August 2024
Tournament held at Dandenong Soccer 5’s
Tournament held at Dandenong Soccer 5’s
Expanding & Gaining Momentum
23 October 2024
Mick Trim visits The Parliament of Victoria Additional locations open up, another tournament, and This Girl Can
Mick Trim visits The Parliament of Victoria Additional locations open up, another tournament, and This Girl Can
History Continued
2nd July 2024
Greensborough location opens at Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness
Centre
3rd to 4th August 2024
Tournament held at Dandenong Soccer 5’s
8th August 2024
Point Cook location opens at Feather brook Oval
30th September 2024
Eltham location opens at Eltham Leisure Centre
1st to 31st October 2024
Victorian Senior Citizens Festival
1st October 2024
Werribee location opens at Eagle Stadium Werribee
7th October 2024
Keilor location opens at Keilor Netball and Basketball Stadium
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8th October 2024
Docklands location opens at Docklands Sports Court
9th October 2024
Bundoora location opens at Bundoora Indoor Sports Centre
9th October 2024
Frankston South Location officially joins Walking Football 4 Health
21st October 2024
North Melbourne location opens at North Melbourne Community Centre
31st October 2024
Demonstration on the Lawns at the State Parliament Buildings
10th to 17th November 2024
Vic Health’s This Girl Can week
11th November 2024
Braybrook location opens at RecWest Braybrook
Braybrook location opens at RecWest Braybrook
23rd November 2024
Tournament at Grange Reserve Hoppers Crossing
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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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