DonateLife Week Walk 2026

FAQs

• What will the event look like?

  When you arrive, please head to the DonateLife marquee at the Wedding Lawn near the Oakman's Lagoon - Google Maps location - to check in and receive your drink voucher.

  Only people who have RSVP'd for our event will be able to receive a free tea or coffee from a coffee cart at the Sunday Riverside Markets.

  We have also partnered with the Sunday Riverside Markets to host a DonateLife information stall at their market that Sunday. We will be organising some volunteers to help out at the information stall. Please reach out if you would like to volunteer at the market stall.

  Our DonateLife event will start at 10 am with a couple of short speeches, followed by recognition for our longest serving volunteers. We will then embark on a leisurely walk led by Transplant Australia volunteers. The walk is encouraged but optional.

  We will have DonateLife registration brochures, QR code registration stickers and registration QR cards available on the day that can be handed out to passersby during our group walk. This will encourage registrations and conversations.

  When most people have returned from the walk, there will be a light morning tea provided. Our event ends at 12.30 pm, but you are welcome to stay and enjoy the gardens and the market stalls.

• What should I bring/wear on the day?

  Please ensure you wear comfy shoes, bring your own water, a camping chair or rug, apply sunscreen, slap on a hat and if it's rainy then bring a rain poncho or umbrella just in case.

  We encourage everyone to dress up in DonateLife colours (tutu's, crazy hats, fun sunglasses are all encouraged!) to make our event pop! We want the people of Brisbane to see us and ask questions.

• How do I get there?

  City Botanic Gardens is accessible by car, foot, bike or public transport. Visit the City Botanic Gardens website for more details - City Botanic Gardens | Brisbane City Council.

• Can I bring my pets?

  Yes! Pets are welcomed at this event. Please ensure your pets are kept on a leash at all times and attendees must clean up after their pets.

• When do RSVPs close?

  RSVPs will close the morning of our event - 9am Sunday 26 July 2026.

• Will the venue and our event be inclusive and accessible?

  The City Botanic Gardens offers high accessibility, featuring flat, paved pathways suitable for walkers, wheelchairs and strollers, an inclusive all-abilities playground, and accessible restrooms.

• What if I don't want to join the walk?

  No worries! The short, scenic walk is completely optional and up to you to join. We welcome everyone to still RSVP and attend our launch event. You may choose to stay at the garden and socialise with others or help out at our information stall at the Sunday Riverside Markets, while others embark on the walk.

• Who do I contact for more information?

  For more information about the event, please contact jamie.loh@health.qld.gov.au.