“The Walk is about coming together to listen and learn about the past and move forward together, and that’s exactly what we are doing. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been involved. I hope all Australians will join us on the Walk.” – Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett.
The Walk for Truth has reached Pomborneit, crossing the halfway point on the 450km-plus historic journey, from Portland, the place where colonisation started in Victoria in 1834, to Parliament, where decisions continue to be made affecting the lives of First Peoples.
Just some of the incredible facts from the first 11 days of the Walk for Truth:
- Deputy Chair Commissioner Lovett has walked 253km
- More than 2,500 people have already taken part in walk legs or events
- 6,600 people have registered for walk legs or events
More than 2,300 people have registered to join the final day of the Walk from the Shrine of Remembrance to Parliament House on June 18. Sign up now to be part of it!
The Walk for Truth is part of the culmination of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria’s formal truth-telling process, and the first of its kind in Australia. This historic four-year commission will end on 30 June, 2025.
Photos courtesy of Cam Matheson
