Stand with Wayside Chapel on Saturday, 12 October 2024 and walk 28km to help people living on our streets.

REGISTER INTEREST FOR 2024  

WALK 28KM IN THE SHOES OF A PERSON LIVING ON OUR STREETS

On average a person experiencing homelessness walks about 28km every week to access vital support services and to find a safe place to sleep.  

Join us on Saturday, 12 October 2024 and take the Long Walk Home to show people sleeping on and around our streets that they’re not alone, whilst also raising funds for Wayside Chapel.

With your help, we can continue offering unconditional love, wrap-around care and support to people experiencing crisis and social isolation. Together we can create a community of no ‘us and them’. 

Please join Wayside and take the Long Walk Home with us from Parramatta to Kings Cross. Every step you take will help someone on their journey to healing. 

How It Works

1. Sign up

Register and join Wayside Chapel on Saturday 12 October and walk 28km from Parramatta to Kings Cross.

2. Share

Share your page and let everyone know you’re walking 28km with Wayside Chapel in the shoes of a person living on our streets.

3. Take The Long Walk Home

Complete your 28km walk to show people experiencing homelessness and social isolation that they’re loved and not forgotten. 

Choose Love over Hate

Creating community with no ‘us and them’ 

Under a banner of ‘love over hate,’ Wayside Chapel has been providing unconditional love, care and wrap-around support for people experiencing homelessness and social isolation since 1964. Our mission is to create a community with no ‘us and them’, and address underlying issues of inequality, wellbeing, and loneliness. From our centres in Kings Cross and Bondi, we offer a range of support services that place dignity, respect, and love at the heart of what we do. 

Long Walk Home encourages you to help people experiencing homelessness and isolation by taking on an awesome group fitness challenge.

We encourage each participant to set their goals high and try to raise at least $360, which can provide vital essentials to 12 vulnerable people in our community.

Together, we will take steps to show people experiencing homelessness that they’re not alone.

REGISTER INTEREST FOR 2024

We Choose love over hate

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Tracey

I just want you to know you are more than enough ❤️

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Jerrod harrison

From one brother to another, no matter the circumstances every human being deserves a roof over there head and a home cooked meal. When I was a young boy my mother showed me and my sister a video from wayside chapel ( just until the other day we had no recognition of this) 25 years later I got clean and decided it's time to give back, randomly I choose wayside to support because there mission is so close to home for me. 5 years later and iv became a totally new man because of wayside chapels efforts. Wayside taught me that giving abit back never hurt anyone I CHOOSE LOVE OVER HATE.

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Vicki Melson

Thanks for trusting us to support you xx As long as I can, I will always help. Big love and huge respect xx Vicki

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Maureen

Keep going.

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Melinda

Hope your luck improves and one day you can do this for someone else, as I have. Thanks

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Maurbo

Enjoying the walks ☺️. Hoping to continue to support Wayside Chapel, helping to support our homeless community!

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Tracy Millard

With love and hope for All, I am humbled to have been fortunate enough to be able raise a little tiny bit towards helping others 🌻 I am undertaking my walk in my little town - this view is what I see where I walk. I hope its beauty spreads some joy.

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JJ

You are not alone. Walking for you, with you and alongside you. Always hang on and never give up because there is always another side and you don't know when it will come. You don't want to miss it. Be there for the other side when it comes. Love JJ

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Meegan

The kms walked daily is hard, really feeling it and now understanding how difficult it must be. Please know there is a lot of love from Sydney peeps for Sydney peeps. People who have sponsored me have each told me how much they appreciate the care and the community provided by Wayside - the enormous help for people in a time of crisis. I hope the warm fuzzies being transmitted are reaching you! ♥️

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Sasha

This is just temporary, every day is another opportunity for a better day

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Toni McCosker-Ankersmit

Homelessness is not usually a choice. It is a very hard way to live and very hard to get out of. The most vulnerable of people need to be seen. They need our support.

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SUSAN ELLEN Gledhill

When Ted Noffs married us in August 1970 he gave us back the $10 cost because he thought we needed it more than he did. He was such a wonderful man. See photo below

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Anonymous

HOPE - that's what I have learned to cherise.  Yes we fall, yes we fail, yes sometimes we screw up everything we touch. But each moment we live, is connected by a belief that the actions we take now, will next day, next week, next life, add up to something more, something bigger than ourselves. And then well the possibilities are infinite..... For a better future...x

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Lena

Homelessness is something that affects so many people . Being homeless can make someone feel less than , invisible , alone ..... this October I am choosing love Over hate to stand with those who need it the most . You are not alone , you are loved , and it will and does get better.

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David Parsons

This walk is a statement to the wider community that you are part of that community and that you matter

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Matthew Golonski

It’s Hard To Beat A Person Who Never Gives Up!

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Paula

You are rockin' this....stay strong....as a migrant to these shores, I am grateful everyday. We stand united in seeking a better tomorrow for all.

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Scott Enders

I am so happy to give back to a wonderful place that’s has helped me in the hard times and good times wayside Bondi beach and the staff there are amazing support to me and my progress can’t wait to meet use all that will be walking the 28km day walk will be fun

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Jackie Watts

Wishing all the walkers & support crew a good day tomorrow. I have opted for the virtual version and will walk in memory of my beautiful caring son who died aged 21 from heroin addiction in 2019. Each $ raised will help & support the Wayside Chapel & its community & visitors.

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Frances Forshlager

Thank you to the Wee Care Kindergarten and WC2 communities for your support in raising funds for our team WEE CARE FOR COMMUNITY. Colette and I will walk for all of you on Saturday.

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Nai D.

Please remember you are not alone! You are loved and you are enough... always x

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Shaun jones

I don’t mind a stroll 🚶‍♀️ and a bit of exercise all for a worthy cause just remember a setback is a comeback waiting to happen never give up xoxo

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Alex L

From the walkers, to the vollies, to the donors, to those cheering us on at Wayside — you are all legends and I love you so much ❤️ Thank you for being my community and for loving me exactly as I am.

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Alpine dreamer, valley life.

I wish you all the best. I wish you more happiness than you expected. I wish you hope these elephants had when they commensed their long walk to find a better life, and I wish you the luck and opportunity to be successful in your dreams. THis is the elephants on their long walk home after they saw what the rest of the world is.

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Max the 🧑‍🍳

Not only do I cook you all of those fabulous meals! On Saturday I will also walk on your behalf, SO STOP COMPLAINING!

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Judy

There but for the grace of God.

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Holly Degan

I was homeless before and I know how hard, lonely and scary it can be and how low it can make a person feel. I want to show solidarity with people who are going through it now. This can happen to anyone, life is wild but that it can get better, with a bit of support. My goal that I hope to reach is to raise enough to help 10 vulnerable people to get that support and have that safer better future they deserve. Everyone needs support sometimes. Much love and I hope I don't let you down!❤️‍🔥

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chellie

With big love and long hugs for all of the brave souls who make their way to the Wayside Chapel. Never forget that you matter. The same sentiment for those with kind hearts who give of themselves to help people in need. My hope, for you all to be safe, warm, and cared for. Also for me to resist the blister and go the distance.

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Jasmin Richardson

I would walk a million miles to make every human being have a roof and love over their head God bless

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Linda

Trust in God

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Leeza Cooper

This is my third year waking with the Wayside Chapel to raise funds for our homeless in Sydney Australia, only this time I am walking virtually as I am still in the USA honouring my commitments as Ms Australia International 2023. I am Speaking, fundraising and donating all proceeds this year from my books to women and children of domestic violence through my own charity organisation WHEELS & DOLLS motorbike group. I am extremely passionate about this cause as well. I myself and my four young children found ourselves homeless in 2012 after DV, my house fire and financial theft. Sometimes we find ourselves in horrendous circumstances through no fault of our own. Whatever the reasons are it’s irrelevant because everyone deserves a roof over their heads. Please help me to help those in need by donating just a small amount to my walk and one of the best charities we have in Australia. Love & Light ~mpwowerusleeza~

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Manon van Zuijlen

I began walking early this year, in Melbourne where I live. I have a nasty knee injury so can only do small distances at a time. Beautiful evening walk to a local reserve to kick things off yesterday, inspired by the many donations I got after sending out a call for donations to my friends and acquaintances...

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Nikolay Yashenko

I'm all in

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Southern Cross Outdoor Group walk

I am the member of the Southern Cross Outdoor Group where we do occasional walk. We’ve done some walks suburbia , mostly about 8 km. Sometimes bushwalk. I just did the recent rally walk Vote yes Referendum from Redfern Park to Victoria Park

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Kacey Stace

Hi everyone! Ive just joined the 28km long walk home week event. I have been experiencing homelessness myself on and off for 6 years now due to the cost of rent plus some personal issues. I have been very grateful to always at least have a roof over my head and to never go hungry but I know there are thousands out there who cannot say the same. Few of them I have had the pleasure of meeting. I love humanity and believe everyone deserves to be sheltered, showered and fed no matter the circumstance so I am happy to be part of a great cause. Thanks team, for what you are doing for the people on our streets 🥰 Also picture submitted is two different food parcels I received from Salvation Armt and St Vincent De Pauls.

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Megan Simpson

You guys helped me so much when I was living on the streets 20 years ago, I’ll never forget it! Thank you so much for all you do!

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Louise Bundey

I'm looking forward to walking in your shoes - sending love to each and everyone of you xx

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Joan Harrison

Chose love over hate on our long walk home .💕❤️Nil aon tintean na do tintean fein translates there is no spirit like one’s own spirit.I will be there on the day hopefully will finish. Thinking of our angel Sarah on the day who has passed , but I feel with us in spirit.

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Der_melicious

Thinking of Lanz Priestley. Missing him 🌻

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David Parsons

Please know you are not forgotten.

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Marissa bolognini

I’m a 14 year old girl and I love helping people, I play guitar and I like fishing go follow my Instagram: unicorncat348

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Judith

I will be part of the Wayside Family for as long as I possibly can. There are only a few ways that I can support, financially and with prayer and messages of support. Doing the long walk home virtually is one way to support you in your hour of need. I will do my best to complete my virtual walk with dignity and love. Remeber that God and others that Love you.

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Deb McTaggart

I walk beside you. You are my relative I haven’t yet met. I imagine my hand in yours as I walk. At the end of the walk I imagine all of us in a big circle of love, belonging together.

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Claire

You are amazing

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Wongii

Wayside will always be the family I chose to be part of. You matter and there is someone who loves you for who you are in this community.

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Anonymous

I never thought I’d find a way out of my darkest rock bottom. I felt sick, alone and numb, I couldn’t see any other place for me to go except death. If I hadn’t found Wayside that is where I would have gone. Thank you for holding up a light.

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Sam

Scott and Byron - you are inspirational. #loveoverhate #community

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Laetitia (Fridays in the Wayside Cafe, Kings Cross)

I'm walking with my Sole Sisters group and we hope to raise $3,500. ❤️ to all my new friends at the Wayside community.

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Sandra Burke

I love spending time with all of you when I am at Wayside on the front desk or in the cafe. You are all special and I love you all.

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Laura

♡ Thank you for showing us what true courage looks like. ♡

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Anonymous

My hope is that one day there will no longer be people who have to sleep rough, no more loneliness and isolation, no more judgement or hate. Until that time comes, thank God for the people who support the Long Walk Home! You matter, you are seen, and you are loved by many!!

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Jenn

You have love ❤️ You give love ❤️ You are love ❤️ Thanks Wayside & our dads for always choosing love over hate ❤️

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Jenn Fleming

You have love ❤️ You give love ❤️ Your are love ❤️ In memory of our Dads who believed in Love over Hate and all that Wayside Is❤️

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Katie Couani

I choose love over hate for people living on our streets, who need a hand, who need some love. You're not alone - we're with you!

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Kristina

Grateful to be able to support and wishing everybody a fulfilled and safe life full of love. Everybody deserves respect, everybody provides inspiration and everybody is loved and worthy.

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Henry rock

Thank you spread the love to us humans

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Bernie hobbs

I’ve never been homeless, I’ve suffered from mental health issues. I’m so happy the wayside chapel is there for people who have both.

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Sophie

Meeting you guys & hearing your stories has been the best. You are the bravest people I’ve every met! So grateful to be joining the walk this year.

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Lucy Howard-Shibuya

To all our brothers and sisters out there seeking the support of the amazing people of Wayside, please know we stand and walk beside you. We see you and want you to know that no matter how hard it gets you are never alone. Let's all choose love over hate.

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Jen Arceo

I choose LOVE over hate and stand with Wayside Chapel and everything they do to help people living on our streets in Sydney.

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Rohan Antao

Know that you are loved and not forgotten.