Location Details
It is fitting to celebrate 75 years of service by returning to the birthplace of ALWS… Bonegilla Migrant Experience. Here, you’ll experience the history of World War 2 refugees who arrived in Australia seeking a better future, and then have the opportunity to retrace part of their journey as we step out along the picturesque rail trail towards the old Bonegilla Rail Station. Together we’ll extend ALWS’ legacy of love and care by changing the future for 75,000 vulnerable children impacted by conflict and poverty.
Community Hub
Before and after your walk, you can enjoy the Community Hub… there will be something for the whole family.
- Coffee van and food stalls
- Kids activities
- Live stage – performers and presentations
- Optional Guided Tours of Bonegilla Migrant Experience ($11 per person)
‘Step out to help a child Step Up!
Funds raised through this event will support vulnerable children impacted by poverty and war – Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Burundi, Bangladesh, Nepal and Ukraine.
Just $25 can change the future for a vulnerable child.
For example:
– $25 can provide a school kit for a refugee child in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.
– $25 can provide 5kg of maize seeds to four families in Burundi so they can provide food for their children.
– $25 can provide a hygiene kit for a young child in South Sudan.
– $25 can provide clean drinking water for a month for a child impacted by war in Ukraine.
– $25 can provide emergency food assistance for school children in Bangladesh.
– $25 can provide school kits for children affected by floods in Nepal.
– $25 can provide one month’s porridge ration for a family in Somalia.
Just $25 can change the future for a vulnerable child.
For example:
– $25 can provide a school kit for a refugee child in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.
– $25 can provide 5kg of maize seeds to four families in Burundi so they can provide food for their children.
– $25 can provide a hygiene kit for a young child in South Sudan.
– $25 can provide clean drinking water for a month for a child impacted by war in Ukraine.
– $25 can provide emergency food assistance for school children in Bangladesh.
– $25 can provide school kits for children affected by floods in Nepal.
– $25 can provide one month’s porridge ration for a family in Somalia.
Join us on Saturday 22 March as we step out so that a child can step up!
How to register
You can register to ‘attend’ or to ‘attend & walk’. When you register you can also register as an individual or create a team.
Walkers will complete a 10km route to the old Bonegilla rail station and back. If you’re up for a challenge you might even choose to run the course.
If you’re not able or interested in walking, you are very welcome to come and enjoy the Community Hub and cheer on the walkers as they embark and return.
Whether you walk, run or just come to enjoy the Community Hub … together we’ll help to change the future for 75,000 vulnerable children!
Registration Fees
| Age | Cost per person | 20% Early Bird First 150 Bookings |
| Adult (18 yrs & over) | $50 | $40 |
| Child (5-17yrs) | $25 | $20 |
| Child (under 5yrs) | FREE | FREE |
| Family Price (2 adults & 4 children or less) | $125 | $100 |
| Bonegilla Guided Tour | $11 per person | |
Volunteering
You can register to volunteer as part of your event registration. Click on the registration button, choose to ‘attend’ or ‘walk’ and include volunteering as part of your registration. Our team will then reach out with more information.
Thanksgiving Service – Sunday 23 March, 10:30am
You’re invited to join us for a special Thanksgiving Service at St Luke’s Lutheran Church Albury led by LCANZ Church-wide Bishop Rev Paul Smith.
Bonegilla – The Migrants Journey – Sunday 23 March, 2pm
Don’t miss the opportunity to continue your Bonegilla Experience by attending a special showing of “Bonegilla – The migrant’s journey” show performed live at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre in Wangaratta.
Inspired by his father’s survival of WWII and his immigration to Australia, Simon Reich created this multi-media show featuring interviews with migrants played on big screens around the stage, including interviewee supplied photos.
Find out more & Register here.
Bonegilla – The migrant’s journey
- Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
- Sunday 23 March, 2pm