The Grow Hope Walk for Truth retraces the footsteps of William Barak, a ngurungaeta (meaning leader) of the Wurundjeri-willam clan. In campaigning for his people's self-determination and connection to their land, Barak led a number of historic marches from Coranderrk, an Aboriginal settlement near Healesville, to Parliament House in Melbourne. The 67km walk was undertaken multiple times between 1863 and 1881, each time unifying Indigenous Australians and building understanding among European settlers.
The Walk for Truth seeks to raise much-needed funds in support of the educational programs and learning experiences that the Grow Hope Foundation offers in Victoria and the Northern Territory. We aspire to empower young Indigenous Australians to lead lives full of opportunity and connection whilst walking and growing towards a brighter future in Australia.
