Walking together for 75 years!

When Jesus welcomed the little children, he encouraged us to follow in his footsteps in bringing love to life for those overlooked and forgotten by the world. Our Lutheran Church provides practical care to the world’s poorest communities through Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS). In 2025, to celebrate 75 years of service, ALWS aims to support 75,000 children with the essentials for a happy, healthy life – food, school and safety. You can be part of this bold ministry goal in ALWS Walk My Way.

You help make sure children have nutritious food to grow up strong. School so they are free to flourish. Safety in families independent and hopeful for the future. Whether you step out in an ALWS Walk My Way, support a walker, or give a donation, you bring love to life to help 75,000 children step up to the life every child deserves.

When ALWS began in 1950, it was so people like you could walk alongside people in need … and that is exactly what you continue to do today through ALWS. Your ALWS ministry began at Bonegilla Migrant Centre near Albury, where the local Lutheran pastor would minister to new arrivals from Europe seeking a new life in Australia. That tradition of welcome, care and compassion has grown, and it now reaches hundreds of thousands of people in more than ten of the world’s least-developed countries through ALWS.

Come and join us as we step out to continue our church’s ministry of welcome, care and compassion. Choose your 2025 Walk My Way and be a blessing ALWayS!

22 March 2025 – Bonegilla Commemorative Celebration
Join ALWS at Bonegilla Migrant Centre, Wodonga, as we officially recognise ALWS’ connection to the centre. There will also be guided tours and a Walk My Way event.

30 March 2025 – Melbourne Walk My Way
Step out with ALWS at Good News Lutheran College, Tarneit. Enjoy the multicultural community hub with live entertainment, food stalls and activities. Support the most vulnerable through a 3-kilometre or 12-kilometre walk.

3 May 2025 – Adelaide Walk My Way
Join ALWS for one of the final events at Australian Lutheran College, North Adelaide. Enjoy the vibrant community hub with live entertainment, food stalls, activities and guided tours. Support the most vulnerable through a 3-kilometre or 12-kilometre walk.

10 May 2025 – Brisbane Walk My Way
Step out with us for a 3-kilometre or 12-kilometre walk along the iconic Brisbane River in support of the most vulnerable. Enjoy the vibrant community hub at QUT Gardens Point Campus with live cultural performances, food stalls and activities.

Can’t see an event near you? Contact ALWS, and resources will be sent to you so you can lead a local Walk My Way event. Email alws@alws.org.au or call 1300 763 407.