Hike 4 Happiness

At Project HAND we believe in the power of preventative action to reduce the increasing prevalence of mental illness so we are continuing to look for new ways to improve the mental health of Australians. 

 

Did you know exercise is not just important for your physical health? It can also improve your mental health too! Exercise releases "feel good" chemicals in our brain like endorphins and serotonin. It also increases the blood flow to our brains which increases the size of our hippocampus and improves our memory! Even better still, when you exercise out in nature while socialising you will get your daily "dose" of the four happiness chemicals dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins!

 

Since the first Hike 4 Happiness in 2018 at the Daisy Hill Conservation Park, hundreds of people have joined us to reduce social isolation and loneliness, create meaningful connections and get the happiness chemicals flowing in the name of improving our mental health and well-being. 

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Current Locations

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New Farm Park, Brisbane 

When: Every Sunday

Start Time: 7:30am arrival for a 7:40am start

Distance: ~4km return journey - see route on Google Maps

Meeting Point: On the grass by the river near The Powerhouse  

Accessibility: Sealed flat service pavement

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Visit our Facebook Page to keep up to date with new locations and detail changes.  ​

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Don't forget to share your walk experiences on social media with #hike4happiness

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Host a walk in your community!

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We are always looking for new locations to start permanent or "pop-up" walks. If you'd like to become a host of a new or existing public Hike 4 Happiness walk or start your own group with friends, family or colleagues in your local community or workplace, complete our Hike 4 Happiness Application Form today!

 

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Previous Locations 

 

Daisy Hill Conservation Park, Logan City

Bondi Beach, Waverly Council 

Toohey Forest, Brisbane City

Kalinga Park, Brisbane City

Mt Tamborine, City of Gold Coast