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  • 3 June 2021

    Constitution Review – Member Information Sessions

    The Friends Council has decided to review our Constitution to revitalise how we manage the Friends and encourage newer members to become more involved. Information sessions for members will be held later this month to outline key proposals, answer questions and obtain your feedback.

    Read more about Constitution Review – Member Information Sessions
  • 21 October 2020

    Our 2020-21 Twilight/Summer walks commence in November.

    Daylight saving is here and with the approach of warmer weather, our evening walks are about to start. For a change we may even have some earlier in the day.

    Read more about Our 2020-21 Twilight/Summer walks commence in November.
  • 9 September 2020

    WALKING SA Walk Event – Adelaide 100 Trail Launch, 7km Showcase walk

    Walking SA Adelaide100 Trail Launch, 7km showcase walk, 10:00am Sunday 11 October 2020. Join Walking SA to celebrate the launch of the first section of the Adelaide100® trail.

    Read more about WALKING SA Walk Event – Adelaide 100 Trail Launch, 7km Showcase walk
  • 25 May 2020

    The Friends modified walk program to start around mid June

    Easing of SA Government restrictions will allow the introduction of a modified walk program, hopefully from around mid June. Details will be published when available. Current Golden Boots passes will be extended by 12 months.

    Read more about The Friends modified walk program to start around mid June
  • 20 April 2020

    Announcement: Friends Walks and Events cancelled due to COVID-19

    The Friends of the Heysen Trail is disappointed to announce an extension to the cancellation of planned activities beyond 31 May 2020.

    Read more about Announcement: Friends Walks and Events cancelled due to COVID-19
  • 10 February 2020

    Easy membership renewals coming – we’re getting ready to upgrade our website

    We are just about ready to launch a new version of the Friend's website. As a part the upgrade of our membership and walk registration system we will be temporarily suspending online walk registrations from late Monday 17th February. Over the week prior to this our Office Volunteers will be undertaking training in using the new system. If you try to contact the Office during this period, we may not be able to help you immediately but will get back to you as soon as we can.

    Read more about Easy membership renewals coming – we’re getting ready to upgrade our website
  • 18 September 2019

    Introduction to Walk Leader Training Night. Tuesday 8th Oct 2019.

    Have you ever thought you'd like to become a walk leader with the Friends of the Heysen Trail? Well, here’s your chance to see what goes on, on and off the trail. Come along to the Walk Leader Training evening.

    Read more about Introduction to Walk Leader Training Night. Tuesday 8th Oct 2019.
  • 3 July 2019

    The Friends welcome Joshua West as a new Ambassador for the Heysen Trail.

    The Friends of the Heysen Trail are pleased to announce that Joshua West has accepted our invitation to act as a voluntary Ambassador for the Heysen Trail.

    Read more about The Friends welcome Joshua West as a new Ambassador for the Heysen Trail.
  • 1 June 2019

    The Friends’ Walking with Children Policy

    The Friends' Council has recently adopted guidelines which apply when parents wish to be accompanied by their children on walks conducted by the Friends.

    Read more about The Friends’ Walking with Children Policy
  • 29 May 2019

    Grounded in Truth Walking Together.

    The Friends is proud to commence a process of re/learning stories of Aboriginal connection along the 30+ years of the Heysen Trail.

    Read more about Grounded in Truth Walking Together.
  • During this Sunday's Hiking Expo we'll be officially launching our Heysen Highlights book
    8 April 2019

    Book Launch: Heysen Highlights Sunday 14 April

    During this Sunday's Hiking Expo we'll be officially launching our Heysen Highlights book. 12noon at Main Oval, Belair National Park, launch by guest John Schutz, Chief Executive of Department for Environment and Water.

    Read more about Book Launch: Heysen Highlights Sunday 14 April
  • 28 March 2019

    Hearing about Reconciliation from E2E8 walker Mark Waters

    We were privileged at the December meeting of Council to have the opportunity to hear a presentation about Reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people from one of our members. Mark Waters completed the trail with E2E8 in August and worked within Reconciliation SA for eight years. The presentation initially arose from members of E2E8 asking questions about what Aboriginal country we cross as we walk along the trail. This led the group to decide to commence its walks with an Acknowledgement of Country. It seems awareness was growing among Friends as similar discussions had occurred during a couple of other E2E walks I joined last year. Mark took the initiative to write to the Friends about generating a broader discussion.

    Read more about Hearing about Reconciliation from E2E8 walker Mark Waters
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The Heysen Trail is developed and maintained as a partnership between the Government of South Australia – Department for Environment & Water (DEW) and the Friends of the Heysen Trail.

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