Street Wisdom is a free creative walking practice that helps you find your way through life’s twists and turns. This guided in-person walking workshop will turn a wander along the Birrarung into an extraordinary experience where you can work out what matters to you and take active steps forward.

The walk is led by Diana Barnett and Skye Bennett. Both facilitators are experienced hosts and facilitators of Street Wisdom Walkshops, delivered under the umbrella of the global NFP organisation, Street Wisdom

Accessibility: This event is wheelchair friendly. Riverfest welcomes everyone—we’re committed to making our events accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities. If you have accessibility needs and require support to attend, please email carolyn.tate@yarrariver.org.au

Meeting point: Look for the Walkshop signage at the bridge.

About Riverfest

This event is part of the 2025 Birrarung Riverfest. Celebrate our river at one of 60+ events hosted over three weeks from 6–28 September. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Melbourne Water.
Check out the full Riverfest program here.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Yarra Riverkeeper Association acknowledges that the lands and waterways of the Yarra, Birrarung catchment, are the unceded territories of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and Bunurong peoples. We pay respect to Traditional Owners, who have, and continue, to care for Country. We acknowledge that the river now called Yarra has always been known as the Birrarung by its custodians.

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